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THIS IS OUR COUNTRY? SO SAD
by michael wambua 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/ross-kemp-meets-the-glue-kids-of-kenya/#… we need to be part of the change of this country... its sad to see this! Please watch this +254 712 710697 info(a)michaelwambua.com www.michaelwambua.com

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Farming for Riches
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

Sorry to pour water on you techie ambition but you soon discover server rooms and networks have diminishing returns and cant do it for so long. In case you want out at some point consider farming. Here's the story of one of the richest men in Kenya, who is a farmer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2NOv-IX_j0 Nelson Muguku is worth more than Kshs 5 B from shares in Equity and various Private Schools, he started out as a farmer. Enjoy Kiania

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Security on drupal
by Kennedy Kairaria 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

I have been checking around and seems there's no captcha plugin for drupal. How do I ensure the user is a human when they create an account? The user has to register then get a auto generated password in the mail address they provided.

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Sms over gprs
by Brian Rioba 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

Hi.Does anyone know if either of the telecommunication providers support this service?Am trying to implement it in kannel

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Re: [Skunkworks] joining
by Geeh 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

Coz skunkworks has develoveped from a tech blog to some shit thing.... Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone. -----Original Message----- From: Imelda Mueni <mueni0(a)gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 9:13 PM To: rimal(a)vipulibs.com; Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] joining why are people leaving the list so much .... On 4/9/10, rimal(a)vipulibs.com <rimal(a)vipulibs.com> wrote: > Can the admin of the mailing list remove me frm the mailing list..thanks in > advance > Sent from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tuma Barua <tumabarua(a)gmail.com> > Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2010 12:45:59 > To: Skunkworks Mailing List<skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] joining > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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DLINK DIR 615
by maina 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

Am looking for the said routers urgently, contact me offlist or call me on 0721-950073 if u ave some plus price.

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FW: Kenya Software Testing Qualification Association
by John Matogo 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

Dear colleagues, For your information, see the email below. Regards, John Matogo ________________________________ From: Roland Omoresemi [mailto:roland@tezzasolutions.com] Sent: 30 March 2010 13:35 To: ; Subject: Kenya Software Testing Qualification Association You are receiving this invitation to attend a meeting on the evening of April 13th at 6:30 PM at the Jacaranda Hotel where some IT like-minded people will come together to discuss the formation of the very first Kenya Software Testing Qualification Association. The formation of this Association is the very first step in the creation of a Software Testing Qualification Board in Kenya that aligns with the world recognized "International Software Testing Qualification Board - ISTQB" - a board that has chapters in 44 countries with over 110,000 certified Software Testers worldwide. The purpose of this meeting is to: 1. Formally review the primary goals and objectives of the association (as stated below) 2. Receive membership commitment from attendees. Please note that there's no membership fee to join this club as it is a VOLUNTEER-ONLY membership. 3. Vote on interim official positions to be filled. It is okay to forward this email BUT all those attending must RSVP via a response to this email no later than April 8th, 2010. The primary goals of this association are as follows: - To contribute to the recognition of software testing in Kenya as a professional activity performed by skilled, competent and certified individuals. - To incorporate software testing as a profession in the Kenyan context and to develop this scarce resource to be part of the IT delivery of skills and technology. - To harness the knowledge and skills of experienced software testing practitioners in the Kenyan IT market to the benefit of both the local and international software testing community. - To contribute to the deeper understanding of all facets of software testing, by participating in ISTQB working groups. - To provide skills development and certification for workers at all levels of IT industry, by linking future technology trends with ongoing certification. - To provide a means by which resources can be developed and aligned with future trends in the industry in order to ensure that professional services can be delivered to all domains requiring such skills. - To provide the Kenyan IT market with a common understanding of testing through the use of ISTQB's syllabus and certification process. - To highlight the importance of independent software testing and the benefits to be achieved by using generally accepted standards. - To provide Kenyan testing professionals access to internationally recognised experts in the software testing domain. - To contribute to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training programs. - To provide an internationally recognized qualification. - To attract outsourcing to SA through alignment with international standards. - To ensure that quality training and certification are obtained and retained. - To have a standard to which all companies can relate and acquire quality certified resources. - To incorporate universities and technicons and to promote testing as a professional career in the industry. - To increase the number of Software testing resources available to meet market needs. - To retain resources as well as create software testing job opportunities within Kenya. - To attach a credible professional qualification to candidates and commensurate remuneration. - To supply a much needed, constant stream of skilled resources to the Kenyan market. - To align and manage all training courses according to ISTQB standards, inclusive of course substance. - To ensure compliance with ISTQB standards and guidelines. - To facilitate the certification of software testing professionals in Kenya in accordance with ISTQB standards. - To provide the Kenyan training institutions with accreditation to conduct courses using the ISTQB syllabi. - To be the management and control body for software test engineering education in Kenya. Please do not hesitate to write should you have questions or need clarity with regards to any of points mentioned in this email. Thank you, Roland Omoresemi | CEO Tezza Business Solutions, 9530 Oswald lane Charlotte, NC 28277 704.604.4668 roland(a)tezzasolutions.com<mailto:roland@tezzasolutions.com> ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. …………………………………………………………………. Website: www.strathmore.edu

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Is Number Portability finally here?
by Tony Likhanga 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

Is the talk-shop now over? I can't wait to experience the proof of how peculiar we can get. http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42797.php?s=h The mention of charges is a sure way to make the whole concept less attractive.

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anybody used ozeki
by Calvin Omari 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

Hallo, Anybody who has cracked the ozeki sms gateway, well i need to use it in my application such that if somebody sends an sms he can get whatever details he needs from a mysql db Regards -- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. Calvin Omari Systems Developer/Designer http://www.facebook.com/barongo

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Burundi Franc (BIF) Exchange
by Felakut 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

hello guys, anyone who knows where i can exchange the burundi francs here in kenya. Most forex exchange are not doing the transaction for BIF thx in advance

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[Fwd: PABX phone systems]
by Michuki Mwangi 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: PABX phone systems Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:18:09 -0700 From: freddy kisiangani <fksimiyu(a)gmail.com> To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke, michuki(a)swiftkenya.com Dear sir, Please do send me some brochures and quotations of the PABX phone systems that you have and the ones that can best work in an area covering 6km of radius. Regards Freddy Kisiangani. Project Manager Wateule LTD>

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Fw: [kictanet] FW: Kenya Software Testing Qualification Association
by wesley kirinya 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

--- On Mon, 4/12/10, John Matogo <JMatogo(a)strathmore.edu> wrote: From: John Matogo <JMatogo(a)strathmore.edu> Subject: [kictanet] FW: Kenya Software Testing Qualification Association To: kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Monday, April 12, 2010, 5:39 PM Dear colleagues, For your information, see the email below. Regards, John Matogo From: Roland Omoresemi [mailto:roland@tezzasolutions.com] Sent: 30 March 2010 13:35 To: ; Subject: Kenya Software Testing Qualification Association You are receiving this invitation to attend a meeting on the evening of April 13th at 6:30 PM at the Jacaranda Hotel where some IT like-minded people will come together to discuss the formation of the very first Kenya Software Testing Qualification Association. The formation of this Association is the very first step in the creation of a Software Testing Qualification Board in Kenya that aligns with the world recognized "International Software Testing Qualification Board - ISTQB" - a board that has chapters in 44 countries with over 110,000 certified Software Testers worldwide. The purpose of this meeting is to: 1. Formally review the primary goals and objectives of the association (as stated below) 2. Receive membership commitment from attendees. Please note that there's no membership fee to join this club as it is a VOLUNTEER-ONLY membership. 3. Vote on interim official positions to be filled. It is okay to forward this email BUT all those attending must RSVP via a response to this email no later than April 8th, 2010. The primary goals of this association are as follows: - To contribute to the recognition of software testing in Kenya as a professional activity performed by skilled, competent and certified individuals. - To incorporate software testing as a profession in the Kenyan context and to develop this scarce resource to be part of the IT delivery of skills and technology. - To harness the knowledge and skills of experienced software testing practitioners in the Kenyan IT market to the benefit of both the local and international software testing community. - To contribute to the deeper understanding of all facets of software testing, by participating in ISTQB working groups. - To provide skills development and certification for workers at all levels of IT industry, by linking future technology trends with ongoing certification. - To provide a means by which resources can be developed and aligned with future trends in the industry in order to ensure that professional services can be delivered to all domains requiring such skills. - To provide the Kenyan IT market with a common understanding of testing through the use of ISTQB's syllabus and certification process. - To highlight the importance of independent software testing and the benefits to be achieved by using generally accepted standards. - To provide Kenyan testing professionals access to internationally recognised experts in the software testing domain. - To contribute to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training programs. - To provide an internationally recognized qualification. - To attract outsourcing to SA through alignment with international standards. - To ensure that quality training and certification are obtained and retained. - To have a standard to which all companies can relate and acquire quality certified resources. - To incorporate universities and technicons and to promote testing as a professional career in the industry. - To increase the number of Software testing resources available to meet market needs. - To retain resources as well as create software testing job opportunities within Kenya . - To attach a credible professional qualification to candidates and commensurate remuneration. - To supply a much needed, constant stream of skilled resources to the Kenyan market. - To align and manage all training courses according to ISTQB standards, inclusive of course substance. - To ensure compliance with ISTQB standards and guidelines. - To facilitate the certification of software testing professionals in Kenya in accordance with ISTQB standards. - To provide the Kenyan training institutions with accreditation to conduct courses using the ISTQB syllabi. - To be the management and control body for software test engineering education in Kenya . Please do not hesitate to write should you have questions or need clarity with regards to any of points mentioned in this email. Thank you, Roland Omoresemi | CEO Tezza Business Solutions, 9530 Oswald lane Charlotte , NC 28277 704.604.4668 roland(a)tezzasolutions.com Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. …………………………………………………………………. Website: www.strathmore.edu -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kiriinya2000%40yahoo.c…

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FW: asterisk - telkom Incoming DID
by Tony Gacheru 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Skunks, I've an asterisk box with a digium t800p fxo card. I would like to see the caller id of incoming calls on the Telkom Kenya lines (I think all exchanges are digital). Telkom says that's a config on the pbx side but I know this to be not a fact as the same box has an ISDN line which works perfectly. Anyone has ideas of techies at Telkom I can talk to to advise the exchange guys? Regards, TonyG. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Baringo town - GPS coordinates
by Peter Karunyu 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Any skunk who might be in Baringo town and got a GPS thingy? I really want to know the latitude and longitude of somewhere within town. Google Maps seems to only know Lake Baringo.

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OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE SITUATION IN 2012
by waihiga mwaura 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

PROJECT NATIONAL COHESION TARGET->10 million youths PLATFORM->All Media INITIAL IDEA BY AKI->an SMS based game communicating to a toll free number. Computer or onlinegames, online social networks restrict participation due to many reasons. I also think the game should be a rewarding process for those participating and due to the complex nature of some of the issues, it should run well over a number of years evolving each year to suit the economic enviroment. I think the design goal of such a project would be easy inter-action without the need for expensive or complex technologies on the user end. I'd definately put that large budget into an SMS based game.And adding more lines of thot for this week. Corrections are welcome. That out of each calamity that befalls people-kind all over the world, there emerges technology to further help understand the complexity of the problem. If you take any crises management systems, they were all born out of unfortunate circumstances and some born in places where there have been no such events . There is no fixed formula nor solution, because technology cannot accurately predict the next big quake nor can it accurately predict the outcome of any political process. You defined a complex issue with one line = Youth and promoting National Cohesion. As a game designer or whatever, ( well future tense at that ) I'd approach the problem in a different manner due to its complex nature. Avoid focus on one element of the problem. I'd be designing a game on this : " I Love my Country ! ". This game would cover many aspects of why one loves and would protect it from self destruction. And each time the youth are able to protect his/her country via the SMS based game, they would be rewarded for thinking of ways to save it. Each day, one problem would be presented in the game and the youth must figure out the puzzle to claim a price and have fun in the process. I think there is enough talent on this list to build such a game system. I'd still put the game on an SMS service because no other platform provides cheap and quick access. Then use radio, tv or other means to create awareness and get thousands into the game. Hi Those are Akis thoughts.I have been mandated by a potential donor to look for ideas on how to bring about national cohesion in Kenya.Some of the questions i am looking to answer are:- (1)What binds us together as kenyans? (2)What form of technology can be accessible by a majority of youths? (3)What does national cohesion really mean to us? (4)How can we as an IT community create technologies Lets own this project in the future it could mean change for us as a country and IT opportunities for all techies out there...So wat are you thoughst?

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Free smsc
by Brian Rioba 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Hi.Is there a way to set up kannel to use a free SMSC ? ie one in which i do not get billed?

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SMS Solution
by Vee Legrandchef 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Hey Guys, I have a buddy who would wish to receive feedback from her using the sms technology and access these feedback messages from a managed computer system as opposed from the handset itself. e.g the way media houses do. Viewers send a text to xxxx number and it goes to a managed system on a computer. Question is; 1. How can this technology be implemented or are there any providers offering this service? 2. Can the feedback messages be sent to a normal mobile number and then routed to a computer system or does the number have to be a four digit number? Thanks! John _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969

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US$ 75 google ad credit
by [ Brainiac ] 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

hi guys, i happen to have about 75 USD worth of google advertizing credit accumulated over the year from the company i get webspace for reselling and Im looking for someone thats interested in buying or swapping it for something interesting. Anyone interested? inbox me. -- Posted on 100% recycled electrons

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High Latencies - Kenic Server
by mambo mutua 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Any one experiencing the below to kenic server? 64 bytes from 198.32.67.18: icmp_seq=100 ttl=60 time=1207.393 ms 64 bytes from 198.32.67.18: icmp_seq=101 ttl=60 time=1208.038 ms 64 bytes from 198.32.67.18: icmp_seq=102 ttl=60 time=1417.130 ms 64 bytes from 198.32.67.18: icmp_seq=103 ttl=60 time=1654.056 ms 64 bytes from 198.32.67.18: icmp_seq=104 ttl=60 time=1609.600 ms 64 bytes from 198.32.67.18: icmp_seq=106 ttl=60 time=1435.123 ms 64 bytes from 198.32.67.18: icmp_seq=108 ttl=60 time=1027.099 ms 64 bytes from 198.32.67.18: icmp_seq=109 ttl=60 time=884.753 ms 64 bytes from 198.32.67.18: icmp_seq=110 ttl=60 time=1086.472 ms 64 bytes from 198.32.67.18: icmp_seq=111 ttl=60 time=1480.879 ms 64 bytes from 198.32.67.18: icmp_seq=113 ttl=60 time=1197.879 ms 64 bytes from 198.32.67.18: icmp_seq=114 ttl=60 time=1067.378 ms

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Urgent: Looking to purchase a Cisco 2960...
by Dominic Kifaru 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

...48 port switch before noon today. Cash is ready. Anyone?

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Where can I buy Recycled Paper?
by Claire Njoki 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Hi Skunks and Skunkettes, Does anyone know where I can buy recycled printing paper? Claire.

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Sending php mail with an attachmen
by Calvin Omari 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Hi Techies, I need to build a php for that aloows me to send an email with an attached file Thanks -- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. Calvin Omari Systems Developer/Designer http://www.facebook.com/barongo

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C++ Game programmer geek
by MICHAEL AKUNGA 11 Apr '10

11 Apr '10

Hi buddies, I have an interest in the above subject and wish to request any geek out there to guide me of what am about to get into and how I can achieve it, you know like the way you could help you friend learn to ride a bike, the time he noticed you are 100 meters a way he actually was riding the bike. this is what I expect: 1. what I need to have IDE? Extra? 2. online novice webtutorial 3.any insight thanks. 2. -- MICHAEL A. AKUNGA (+254) 0726 174 815 michaelakunga(a)gmail.com michaelakunga(a)yahoo.com

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Samsung N140 Netbook
by aki 10 Apr '10

10 Apr '10

I bought the above netbook yesterday from one of our distis'. Tech Specs: - WinXP Home - Atom processor - 1GB RAM - Ethernet - Wifi/Bluetooth - 3 usb ports - 10inch LED screen - 6 cell battery - Card Reader slot I must say it was a good buy because the battery should give upto 9 hrs ( according to some sites on the net ) but I know this depends on usage load like usb modems or wifi. The screen gives a nice crisp display, the kybd and mouse is done well. This netbook makes mybasic work, study much easier now because it introduces real portability for my back pack. It comes with samsung system recovery software which you can use your external dvd drive to image your netbook. Overall, its great. Despite running norton and its bootup checks, the bootup time is good. Now I've got to think of a way to synchronize the netbook to my main laptop.

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Lack of recovery dvd's creator software on laptops with Win7 Pro?
by aki 10 Apr '10

10 Apr '10

I'm not sure but I think someone on this listed has posted a thread about having gotten a laptop and was missing the option of creating the recovery dvds. Normally vendors provide this software so that you can image you complete HDD. I discovered is that machines running Win7 Pro do not need the vendor recovery software because Win7 Pro has a built in system image facility that does a full image of the entire HDD. Pls do not confuse this with backup or restore, system image is a full image of your HDD. I had an HP Compaq Laptop 610 query about 2 days ago and someone had the same problem. It makes sense that HP would not ship the recovery manager software because Win7pro already does it for you. Hope this helps. :-) Rgds.

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Anyone using KDN Box?
by Rahim Kara 10 Apr '10

10 Apr '10

KDN Box seems a little too good to be true. Anyone using it at home?

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ASTERISK
by Jose 10 Apr '10

10 Apr '10

Hi, I would like to have the contact of the person who works at Asterisk? Please get intouch with me ASAP. We usually meet at Mavuno Church. 0728 878744-this is my number. Sent from my iPod

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Windows 7 installation discs for HP 6530b and HP2530p
by wallace ngene 10 Apr '10

10 Apr '10

Hello collegues, I have been having these strange encounter with the new hp laptop models mentioned above. it comes with windows 7 preinstalled and does not come with the restore plus discs either for windows 7 or xp thus one cannot reinstall the laptops. I googled and according to hp sites it states that one has to order for the recovery discs for windows 7 or xp. It does however have the recovery options for using the F11 keys to restore the system to factory settings. I think these discs are important when one needs to perform a repair the operating system or in the event one replaces the hard disc. This is abit strange.Desktops are very ok since all the discs are present. Any tips,any hp consultant out there? Even if this is a step of cubing piracy,.....they should have all the discs shipped together with the laptops. And any tools available for partitioning windows 7 apart from shrinking the partitions? I tried using hirens boot disc but it messesd up my system.Please avoid hirens on windows 7 for partitoning...or maybe someone has a fix to this as well.. Cheers! -- WALLACE NGENE TARURU wallacengene(a)gmail.com

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Apple Mac Technician
by Justice Mogaki 10 Apr '10

10 Apr '10

Hello skunks, Am looking for a job as an Apple Mac technician. Attached please find my CV. Justice Mogaki

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School Management System
by Eunice Muthee 10 Apr '10

10 Apr '10

Hey guys, Could anyone be having a school management system?A very basic version. Please contact me offlist.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Web Hosting
by Rahim Kara 10 Apr '10

10 Apr '10

Greetings people. Was anyone able to find a suitable local reliable web hosting partner? Rahim/

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joining
by justus 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

hello, i would like to join skunk works, what is the procedure?

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my friend's yahoo email has been hacked!
by Thomas Odol 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Who knows what else can be done to reclaim this mail? He tried to open his mail and the password was being rejected, He went to forget password option and was asked secret question which he remembers very well and was rejected what else can be done to access this email account again? Kind regards,

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OFF-TOPIC: Network Support Internships
by david kabugi 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Hi, An ISP in Nairobi is looking to fill the above internships. If you have someone with some knowledge of Networking, Capable of working with both Cisco and Linux systems and wants more exposure, kindly let them send me their details off-list. Regards

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Register Now: Creative Suite 5 Launch
by Rahim Kara 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Join us April 12 and make your mark. If this message is not displaying properly, click here <http://www.eliteken.com/cs5> to launch your browser. Adobe(R) Creative Suite(R) 5 Adobe(R) logo <http://www.adobe.com/> Join us April 12 and make your mark. With the right tools, your creative horizon changes. A tree is still timber, but suddenly in a whole new way. Old ideas germinate again, and new ideas branch into unexpected opportunities. Welcome to Adobeï¿½ Creative Suiteï¿½ 5---software that will allow you to reach more people, more effectively, in more places, with whatever masterpiece you can imagine. *Join us for the exclusive Global Online Launch Event, Monday, April 12, 2010.* <http://cs5launch.doattend.com/> Join us April 12 and make your mark. <http://facebook.com/creativeSuite> <https://twitter.com/creativeSuite>

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OT : Inspiration = " Did you know Bruce Lee?"
by aki 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

This one has me cracking up for weeks now! lol! Who, I say who, in their serious mind does not know Bruce Lee?!! To the gamers out there, inspiration is all around us. The best scene of this movie was when Bruce Lee was on the island taking on a body builder. Classic scene was in Enter the Dragon. Did you know Bruce Lee? :-))))

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Invite a friend tool for php
by Thomas Odol 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Hi everyone, who can help me find a good code for invite a friend that can link to facebook contacts, yahoo mail, gmail, hotmail contacts etc Thomas

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What is avarage salary for IT/ICT managers in Kenya?
by maina 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

A researcher doing research for some NGO asked me the above ques,IT/ICT exprience 8-10yrs,anybody with info share pls.

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Ssylog Server
by Cynthia Wahome 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

hello Anybody know how i to setup a syslog server to be able to log events in my cisco switches. Or is there any good syslog application.I have tried Kiwi but inanilemea.. Thanks Regards Cynthia ---------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world"

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OT. Unsubscribing from the List
by John Doe 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Hello Listers, Given the number of people seeking to deregister from the list every other day, shouldn't we post a clear guide on how to do this somewehere?I know their is a link on the wiki page giving a procedure on how to do it, I tried it a while back but was unsuccesful. (probably because I couldn't disable cookies on the PC I was using.) So I found other ways to stop mails going to that account.) Admins, any help here? Can the process be made easier especially for the non tech savvy guys on the list who wish to unsubscribe?

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Graphics Designer needed
by JEREMIAH CHUNGE 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Hey guys, I'm looking for a full time Graphics designer for newspaper ads, magazines, pamphlets, banners, handouts etc.... Can email your CV to me off the list and state the designing softwares you have experience on...Starting salo from 30k a month. Cheers, Jeremy

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LCD Monitor Repair centers
by Geofrey Karani 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Hi All, Any leads to these is highly appreciated. Thanks

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The (obscure) Safaricom Broadband Offer
by Odhiambo Washington 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

One latecomer saw this ad <http://www.safaricom.co.ke/index.php?id=1204> today only:-) Anyone who subscribed to the service, could you please tell what was the service type, what were the terms and what the catch was. How nice is the service? -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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Re: [Skunkworks] C++ Game programmer geek
by Steve Obbayi 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Another thing you need by your side when game programing in C++ is this book: http://www.amazon.com/dp/059600298X?tag=cgameprogr-20&camp=14573&creative=3… It isn't for beginners, its for those that have experience with C or C++ and need a complete, well-organized reference to C++; Its a must have on your desk while programming ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Obbayi" <steve(a)sobbayi.com> To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2010 1:31:45 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] C++ Game programmer geek You do know this is not for the faint of heart. 1. First and foremost, ts all about the type of games you want to develop. As in: a. Target Platform (Windows, Mac, Linux, PS3, xbox, wii, symbian etc b. Class of games: 3D, 2D, Text Based c. InteracTion: Single User, multi-user, network 2. Now that you pick C++ Here are a few things you might want to be VERY FAMILIAR with a. Memory Management (C++ has no Garbage Collector) b. Pointers c. Vectors, Llists... (STL will help you a lot here) d. Good understanding of Game Physics e. Good understanding of Geometry f. A LOT OF PATIENCE I may have forgoten a lot of stuff above.... moving on.. IDEs???? Visual C++ (Win32 API, Console), Dev-C++ (win/linux), Notepad++, QT (multiplatform), Carbide.C++ (symbian) If you are VERY FAMILIAR with C++ then and only would I advise you to think about Game programming with C++. If that is the case then you would want to look at using an existing SDK for Game Engines and build your game around them. Here are a few SDK's Engines, Frameworks I have personally had the pleasure in working with the 1st three below 1. DirectX (Be careful about which version you choose) 2. OpenGL/OpenAl 3. Ogre3D others am familiar with are: 4. SDL 5. Allegro If you want more details and specifics you can get me off list and I'll help as much as i can coz doing it here will eventually be like spam Steve Obbayi SKYPE: sobbayi http://sobbayi.com http://blog.sobbayi.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "MICHAEL AKUNGA" <michaelakunga(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2010 12:17:08 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [Skunkworks] C++ Game programmer geek Hi buddies, I have an interest in the above subject and wish to request any geek out there to guide me of what am about to get into and how I can achieve it, you know like the way you could help you friend learn to ride a bike, the time he noticed you are 100 meters a way he actually was riding the bike. this is what I expect: 1. what I need to have IDE? Extra? 2. online novice webtutorial 3.any insight thanks. 2. -- MICHAEL A. AKUNGA (+254) 0726 174 815 michaelakunga(a)gmail.com michaelakunga(a)yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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Re: [Skunkworks] What is avarage salary for IT/ICT managers in Kenya?
by maina 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

To add on the same, certification level is diploma,advance diploma or degree but with hands-on exprience of 8-10yrs. On Thu Apr 8th, 2010 5:54 AM PDT Alvin Jason Ochieng wrote: >250- 350 for some NGOs I know... > >On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 3:52 PM, maina <mamwake(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> A researcher doing research for some NGO asked me the above ques,IT/ICT exprience 8-10yrs,anybody with info share pls. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet >> http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> >_______________________________________________ >Skunkworks mailing list >Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >------------ >Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet >http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… >------------ >Skunkworks Rules >http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >------------ >Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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Autocad and Arccad 2010 Resllers
by Amarjit Labhuram 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Hi fellow skunks, Anyone know who the local resllers or distributors of Autocad are? I am looking for Autocad 2010 and Arccad 2010 asap. Thanks in advance. Have a great day! Regards, Amarjit Singh.

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Tony Likhanga contact
by Joram Gachuiri 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Out of topic BUT I need Tony's telephone number ASAP if one has it. Regards, Joram 0732-701916

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The Team - series on YouTube
by saidimu apale 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

I don't know what to make of this effort, seems trite in more ways than one. Not sure if it does more harm than good. Saidi http://www.youtube.com/user/TheKenyaTeam About The Team This series is a metaphor of Kenyan society. The team members and the coach have been brought together from many of Kenyas tribal groups to play together on a co-ed league. The league has been formed and financed by a group of wealthy international philanthropists and businessmen who believe sport will be a way to neutralize the ethnic hatred that shook Kenya after the last elections. The characters are from broken families, even as Kenya itself, is a broken country. In that way, the team becomes a surrogate family for our players. They all want a family but no one knows how to reach out and get it. Each of the players, and the coach, struggle to overcome ethnic hatred that sparked violent confrontations after the elections. The purpose of the series is to show that it is possible for people to overcome their differences for the good of all.

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MapInfo ver 10 software
by Amarjit Labhuram 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Hi guys, Anyone knows who are the dealers in MapInfo software in Kenya or where I can source it from? Have a great day! Regards, Amarjit Singh.

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Pre-Conference Trainings @IDLELO4
by Judy Okite 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Dear All, As we gear up to the biggest ICT event in Africa that brings together Open Source developers, practitioners, enthusiasts etc....going to take place next month(May) in Accra Ghana, kindly take note of the Pre-Conference trainings.....most of them can only admit a number of persons,please, send your applications,in good time to avoid disappointments. http://idlelo.net/content/pre-conference-training-programme Kind Regards, -- “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan

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Asterisk PBX integration
by Amarjit Labhuram 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Hi Skunks, I am looking for someone proficient with Asterisk PBX system to integrate with an IP based Alcatel PBX. If you think you have the knowledge and skills to handle such a task please contact me via my mail id. Have a great day! Regards, Amarjit Singh.

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join
by Wagah Hayanga 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

hi would like to be part of the skunk works group, thanks -- Fredrick Wagah Hayanga

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Fwd: Sharing...7%.
by Eunice Muthee 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

A Holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, 'Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like.' The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round table.. In the middle of the table was a large pot of stew, which smelled delicious and made the holy man's mouth water. The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished. They were holding spoons with very long handles that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful. But because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths. The holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suffering. The Lord said, 'You have seen Hell. They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large round table with the large pot of stew which made the holy man's mouth water. The people were equipped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking. The holy man said, 'I don't understand. 'It is simple,' said the Lord. 'It requires but one skill. You see, they have learned to feed each other. The greedy think only of themselves.' When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you. Its estimated 93% won't forward this. If you are one of the 7% who will, forward this with the title '7%'. I'm in the 7% Remember that I will always share my spoon with you. -- ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Pepesha Pesa. Any time Any where. Now you can repay your Family Bank loans through your mobile phone. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: This electronic mail and all the attachments thereto are confidential and intended solely for the addressee. If you are not the addressee or have received this electronic mail by mistake or in error, inform the sender immediately and destroy this electronic mail without using, sending, storing or otherwise dealing with it or its attachments. Electronic mails are not guaranteed to be secure; they may suffer errors, viruses, delay, interception and amendment. Family Bank Ltd does not accept liability for damage caused by this mail and may monitor email traffic.This electronic mail and all the attachments thereto are confidential and intended solely for the addressee. Any information or opinion contained in this electronic mail or its attachments that does not relate to the business of Family Bank Ltd is personal to the sender and is not given or endorsed by Family Bank Ltd. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Family Bank: "Positively Transforming Life Since 1984" Visit us at www.familybank.co.ke -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- -- Miss. Leah Mbuthia, Cell: 0721 283 911 Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. -- Qui

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A very nice SCAM: Fwd: Removal Confirmation
by [ Brainiac ] 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

just got this in my mailbox and decided to share with you guys. Interestingly , it was in my inbox, meaning gmail had not marked it yet. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Account-misc <Account-misc(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 2:51 AM Subject: Removal Confirmation To: We've received a request to permanently remove your Gmail from our Google Account.There is an on going email congestion due to anonymous registration of our service. Once Gmail is removed, you won't be able to send, receive, or access previous emails from your Gmail address and lose all of your Gmail data.Within one business day of this request, your Gmail address will be deleted. If you don't want to remove Gmail from our account,please filling the space below for verification purpose by clicking the reply button. Full name: User name: Password: Country: Your account will not be interrupted after following the instructions and your service will continue as normal.We apologize for any inconveniences. Thank you for using Gmail. -- Posted on 100% recycled electrons

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Mobile phone operator prefixes
by Peter Karunyu 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Good people, Anyone got a SQL script or CSV file with prefixes for the different network operators and willing to share? Something like: 0700 - Safaricom 0710 - Safaricom 0733 - Zain etc The closest I can find on the CCK website is a PDF, National Numbering Plan for 2008. http://www.cck.go.ke/licensing/numbering/plan.html And its not updated since the other day I saw 0700 being sold on the streets...

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Skunkworks Kenya
by James K. Muturi 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Still not sure why one should register in spite of having a "bank account and potential corporate donations". What is wrong with the current arrangement and secondly what are the potential benefits of formalizing this entity. I think someone on the list raised an interesting point namely the kind of answers the registrar would need which boils down to the issue of identity. What is skunkworks? So far almost any topic under sun of interest to "techies" is discussed. So to me the identity of skunkworks is not clear other than the members having a "techie" bent to them. I think one needs to know who they are before formalizing that arrangement. It is akin in my view to writing a constitution because others are doing so yet one does not know who they are and consequently what they shall have in it. As an aside, one can explore a formal "skunkworks" that people can choose to opt-in and keep the current entity as is.

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Navision implementer
by Silas Savali 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

We are looking for someone with experience implementing a Navision ERP or has been involved in such an implementation. Contact me urgently!

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Voip / sip Phones
by Watson Kambo 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Hi, Anyone selling the above, not the high end stuff ... am just tired of using the izzytalk line on my laptop .. -- Watson wanjohi kambo

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Touch kiosk enclosures
by Geofrey Karani 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Hi All, Anyone who knows a company that can build these locally using fiber glass or aluminium? Similar to these: http://www.dddxyz.com/dddxyz_portfolio_kiosk.htm Rgds, Jeff

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SPSS Software
by Martin Njuguna 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Dear Skunks, Anyone with SPSS software? Someone requires a copy- free or for purchasing Contact samkabara(a)yahoo.com Thanks in advance

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Looking for Inkjet Iron Trasnfer Paper in Nairobi
by TheBigBoss 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

To print, iron and transfer on material and have a nice T-shirt. To get an idea - http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:upXWhx1kxB0J:www.bestb… Please, if you have any or you know a place where I can get some, let me know Thanx

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Online Referendum Poll
by Kevin Ouma 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Skunkers I have created an fb poll using polldaddy to gauge those who will vote for or against the new draft ( its an anonymous poll) . Click on this link to participate. I just want to gauge the mood of internet users on the same. http://poll.fm/f/1so1w Other than that I would discourage any further discussion on the same on this list. Kevin

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Askyua Matha
by saidimu apale 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Ok, so it appears the dude who plays himself in his viral video has thoroughly impressed me. Here are a few reasons why: Listen to a sampling of the lyrics: Serikali haijali so naona mbwa kali afadhali Dem amejam juu doo haikam Nasiwezi kumshow ati life ni exam Juu nitatupiwa sufuria Na hizo ni aibu ndogo ndogo mi sipendi So nikikupita tao Jua siyo madharau I laughed so hard my 6-week old daughter started laughing, then switched to crying before I could explain the lyrics ;) The characters names? Hilariously witty! My personal favs: - The Askyua Matha Black Militants (fight the power!) - Abscondita - Wrong Number - Britannia Zimeisha (si ununue House of Manji...) Assorted funnies in the video: - Presented in CinemaTope (a nod to CinemaScope http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CinemaScope) - Color by Robbialac - Available in stereo where available Just A Band's other videos are equally well thought out (some of them too well thought out, I couldn't figure out the abstract art themes of Iwinyo Piny. What does the title mean anyway?) A few similar strands: - The ending in "If I Could" and "Usinibore" is up in the air... I like that. I prefer media that lets me fill in the blanks. - In both "If I Could" and his viral video, the guy leaves the girl. These guys are true geeks... they need to get out more ;) I wish these guys well. I hope such innovative courage succeeds in all ways. The videos reminded me of aspects of Kenyan culture that I absolutely love. Now if only they could launch a web-comic... they may very well be the Kenyan version of Boondocks. saidi PS I've taken great effort to avoid mentioning the "M" word in this post. It's not a name to be taken in vain ;)

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OUR OWN WEB GALLERY
by michael wambua 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Hi skunks, I just decided to come up with a web gallery that will be showcasing our websites and our designs and books/ magazines. A gallery where we can show case our talents, inspire others and also sell ourselves as well as making it a promotional portal. Take your time and visit and add any of your projects that you think have met the standards and you think people should visit or read. The link www.michaelwambua.com/blog Regards -- Michael Wambua +254 712710697 info(a)michaelwambua.com www.michaelwambua.com

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Re: [Skunkworks] allowing timebased access (using squid/dansguardian content filtering)
by sendai＠hushmail.com 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Create an ACL using the time ACL element in squid e.g Allow access to the sites only after hours acl workhours acl workhours time MTWHF 08:00-17:00 acl BadSites dstdomain "/usr/local/squid/etc/badsites" http_access deny workhours BadSites http_access allow MyNet http_access deny All On Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:21:47 +0200 Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >Am under some pressure to avail facebook during lunch time (1:00- >2:00pm) and after working hours (possibly 5:00pm-7:00am). > >Could someone give me the rule and where to punch it in under >/etc/dansguardian/? or maybe /etc/squid? > >walu. >nb1: facebook lovers plse dont ask why i killed facebook (-because >i could). >nb2: google lovers dont tell me to google (-because i love local >solutions). -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Charset: UTF8 Version: Hush 3.0 Note: This signature can be verified at https://www.hushtools.com/verify wpwEAQECAAYFAku7Ox8ACgkQxiyAAh3k6whmUAQAkaUYQPFahq1W+9WOJ3CHw4V9lR2l Lpk00Mu5VESE0ODw/gXKiACD4VDAux5Qiz2LNBCaWFtvIhaCTHo8dr2Ellapck8AVG2S 76T2NoEb9cYEgxky5I2JId8TBdlAriMu56N2XYNrCmdA+Gq++GWYSp15HkMWVQ2G8C8M 13YU7To= =vPkv -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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What If You Had A Big Budget....
by waihiga mwaura 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Greetings and Happy Easter to All As you all know 2012 is coming up soon and it’s high time patriotic Kenyans started thinking of how to push the National Cohesion agenda especially among our roughly 10 million youth. THE TEAM a TV series that aired on Citizen last year was a step in the right direction. It’s all about a team composed of players from different tribes. When they play together they win and when the play against each other the team loses. However it is felt that we barely or passively interact with the TV thus many TV initiatives aren’t as effective as they were meant to be. Rarely does TV push us to think but rather it spoon feeds. The million dollar question is if you had a large budget what project would you start to target the youths with the aim of promoting National Cohesion. Do not limit yourself any media can be utilised T.V., radio, social networking, videogames etc Thanks.

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Managing skunks mails
by Tech List Kenya 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

There has been many requests to remove guys from the list No offence but it makes me wonder how one became a skunk if they dont know how to unsubscribe:) Anyway, in the meantime, you can set a filter that automatically deletes skunks mails. I recommend this route so that if in future you decide to come back all you need to do is change/disable the filter. And it would be nice to share with us why you want out of the list.

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Programmers required
by Samuel Mwangi 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Good Afternoon my dear learned friends. There is an two job opportunities for 2 programmers mainly in database run applications. Proof of having worked with databases is very vital. Knowledge of visual basic and coding in sql is an added advantage. Sent your CV that includes your email addess and current mobile phone number. Thanks. Mwangi Wachira * “The best programmers are not marginally better than merely good ones. They are an order-of-magnitude better, measured by whatever standard: conceptual creativity, speed, ingenuity of design, or problem-solving ability.” (Randall E. Stross)*

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Re: [Skunkworks] Data Recovery
by Martin Mutugi 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Dear Robert, You have to be careful about your choice of data recovery software as some are only trial/evaluation versions.They only enable you to search and view deleted/formatted/recovered files but not allow you to save them elsewhere.Test run before use. Regards, Martin. --- On Thu, 1/4/10, skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: From: skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Skunkworks Digest, Vol 2, Issue 4 To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Date: Thursday, 1 April, 2010, 17:13 Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke You can reach the person managing the list at skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Voip / sip Phones (Collins Emadau) 2. Re: Payments Software (samuel kevin) 3. Re: How to recover data from a formatted hard disk (liwindi joshua) 4. Re: SPSS Software (FREDRICK OGUTU) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 14:08:26 +0300 From: Collins Emadau <emadauidewa(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Voip / sip Phones Message-ID: <n2idd9935c61004010408xe760c20k6bd501446a81cf76(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Please contact me offlist regarding the VoIP PBXes and SIP Phones Best Regards Collins Idewa Emadau P.O.BOX 62689 - 00200, City Square,Nairobi. KENYA. emadauidewa(a)gmail.com +254723542064 Do what you can,with what you have,where you are-Roosvelt On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Watson Kambo <wkwats(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > Anyone selling the above, not the high end stuff ... am just tired of using > the izzytalk line on my laptop .. > > -- > Watson wanjohi kambo > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >

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The future, according to the guys at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
by Joseph Wayodi 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Hey people, Check out this post at TechCrunch, by the guys at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers: <http://techcrunch.com/2010/04/05/john-doerr-the-next-big-thing/>. I know they're selling stuff, but still ... Joseph.

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how to untar a subdirectory within a tar directory in linux
by saich 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Skunks is there a command in linux that can help me untar a specific sub-directory within a tarred dir without uncompressing the whole directory. I only need contents in the subdirectory untarring the entire directory will take ages and i dont have the diskspace

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Anyone recommend an EVDO Wifi Router?
by aki 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Looking for one available locally. ( An example is this Dlink DIR-450 ) Rgds.

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immigration.go.ke
by nyarotho kennedy 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Web gurus......whats this <http://immigration.go.ke>? -- People should know when they are conquered.

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Connecting Orange on Ubuntu
by Richard Omolo 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

All Anyone to assist me here; 1. Configuring OrangeFixedPlus Internet on Ubuntu 2. A copy of Wndows 7 Thanks in advance. o.

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CentOS Firewall
by Simon Mbuthia 03 Apr '10

03 Apr '10

Hi guys, My PIX got otasted last week, so I set up a software firewall running CentOS 5. This morning I noticed that my downlink speeds were terrible low, although torrents were seeding at around 1Gbps avergage. Upon rebooting the Linux box, I had proper internet speeds again. What could be the problem and what should I do so I do not have to keep rebooting the Linux box everytime? Thanks Me.

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Trendy - A Kenyan Twitter App
by Jacob Ayienda 02 Apr '10

02 Apr '10

****Trendy - A Kenyan Twitter App**** This is only a follow up to my previous post complete with screenshots. The objective is that I need the following info. emailed to my address: 1. If you are on Twitter, your @ address, a short description of youself (company), websites, other info. and how you'd like to be classified...refer to screenshot attached i.e entertainement, business, news..... 2. Ideas on how to filter out or classify spam messages and rate tweets based on the source or user. Source of tweet is classified as either --- spam, unknown, trusted You can suggest any other i'm missing. 3. How to improve the Suggested Users List - Currently its based on the No. of Tweets an user sends within a specified period plus the number of mentions / retweets for a user. This is an upgrade from the previous one which only checked the total tweets of a user to determine activity. 4. How to improve tagging of trending words. Someone suggested 'Predictive Tagging' a highly advanced interface. any ways of doing it on a smaller scale woud be highly appreciated. i.e "Reports of an accident along Jogoo road", I only need to filter out "accident" and "Jogoo Road". A simple algorithm to do the above would be highly appreciated. APP INFO. Trendy is a windows based application that will work mainly on xp system. Not sure about Win 7 and Vista. Earliest expected beta release date would be late next week likely after i've fixed ugs and added your suggestions.

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Re: [Skunkworks] How to recover data from a formatted hard disk
by Geeh 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Use nucleus data recovery, fot win, mac and on. Its sorted me out several times. Download the bootleg from rapidshare or your favorite torrent client. -----Original Message----- From: liwindi joshua <liwindi81(a)gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 4:37 PM To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] How to recover data from a formatted hard disk Recover my files On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 9:45 AM, victor yegon <viktayeg(a)gmail.com> wrote: Download get data back then from the hdd you want to recover data make it as an external disk n run the process On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 9:26 AM, chris ng'ang'a <ngangachris(a)gmail.com> wrote: hey dude use file recovery manager all you need is an external disk because you can't recovery on the same hard disk On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 9:27 AM, FREDRICK OGUTU <fredkitenda(a)gmail.com> wrote: oh well robert i have a data recovery software that can help u.thanks my contacts 0720635928 On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 9:21 AM, Robert <robbydeno(a)googlemail.com> wrote: Hi Good people, Am looking for software / tools I can use to recover data for a formatted hard disk whether commercial or open source will be much appreciated. [The entire original message is not included]

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How to recover data from a formatted hard disk
by Robert 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Hi Good people, Am looking for software / tools I can use to recover data for a formatted hard disk whether commercial or open source will be much appreciated. [?] -- Regards, Robert.

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Payments Software
by samuel kevin 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Hi guyz, My boss is looking for a dedicated payments(to handle checks,invoices, lpos etc) software - bought off the shelf. NOT quickbooks, Sage...i.e full accounting softwares but just one meant to strictly handle payments. It need not be developed to link with our back office finance processes. I work in a bank. Any suggestions? Who to contact...Advise? Thanks. Sam.

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ACER LINPUS MACHINE
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Hello Folks, I have an ACER LAPTOP running LINPUS VERSION 9. It has a root password which denies me entry. How can I override this in LINPUS? Alvin 0722313923

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Huawei B220 3G Router
by Odhiambo Washington 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Hello folks, Does anyone know where I can get an external antenna for a Huawei B220 3G Router. I bought one from Safaricom last week for use in an area where getting connectivity via WiMax/Fiber/Canopy is a No-No (because of costs, signal availability and stupid provider bureaucracy). I need to find an external antenna, with at least 20m cable. The problem is that the company that imports this router on behalf of Safaricom ( malinutelecom.co.ke) tells me they don't know when they will be able to import the antennas. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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Silicon Valley Startup to Bail Out Zimbabwe
by Jon Gosier 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

link - http://appfrica.net/blog/2010/04/01/zimbabwe-switches-to-linden-dollars/ According to Wikipedia, “the economy of Zimbabwe collapsed from economic mismanagement, resulting in 94% unemployment and hyperinflation. Inflation has surpassed that of all other nations at over 80 sextillion(1021)% (although it is impossible to calculate an accurate value), with the next highest in Ethiopia at 41%. It currently has the lowest GDP real growth rate in an independent country and 3rd in total (behind Palestinian territories.)” Today, with an awe inspiring announcement, virtual world startup Second Life has announced an unheard of deal to bail out the Zimbabwean economy with it’s virtual currency, Linden Dollars. This is the first time in history a virtual economy has come to the aid of a real one. Second Life creator Philip Rosedale made the stunning announcement via a virtual press conference after inviting the world media to join him for a surprise April unveiling. “Today, Second Life has truly accomplished something. When my company created this virtual world, we always envisioned it could be a force for good. Last month I met with Zimbabwean officials and we both agreed that to help stabilize their economy, we’d offer them a 0% interest loan of 1.3 trillion Linden Dollars (about 5 billion U.S.). We will also assist them in their transition to rebuild their economy on our currency, The Linden.” Behind him stood Second Life’s chief economic officer, Paul Gitner, who’s avatar was a giant eggplant wearing a ‘Go Zim!’ TShirt. “This is a time for real celebration. It’s a big day for the Linden dollar and a new direction for this beautiful country.”

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Re: [Skunkworks] Google translate for animals
by Rahim Kara 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

http://www.google.co.uk/intl/en/landing/translateforanimals/

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Libruary security and MIS systems
by Muhile Abdulaziz 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Hi all Can any of you please send me quotes for the following products and terms of trade thanks or where i can buy them, preferably in the middle east thanks in advance *Product: Library Security System* *Brand name:* International recognized brands *Antenna Dimensions:* 144cm x66cm x 1cm or more *Antenna weight:* 23kg or more *Features:* Audible and visible alarms, Digital Signal Processing, Detects visual invisible EM strips in books , video and CDs, Single aisle configuration. Activator and Deactivator Flash mounted *Security:* Strip Bar codes or tag *Warranty:* 2years (90 days for Lamp) *Quantity 1* *Product: Library Management Information System Brand Name:* International recognized brands *Hardware Requirements:* Bar Code Reader, SLIP printer, Plain Spine Label, Bar Code, Hand held Scanner, Transaction Tracker. *Library MIS Software:* International Recognized Library MIS Software *Features:* Can run on open source Databases (e.g. MYSQL), Capable of managing circulations, capable of keeping statistics of library stocks and users, Web-based, wide optional search facility. *Quantity 1* * * -- regards AA.Muhile Abdul Title: Creative M&M communications ltd. Plot 964, Mbezi Kawe Area, P.O.Box 76686 Dar es Salaam Tanzania Tel: +255 22 2601773/4 Fax +255 22 2601751 Cell: +255 783 018998

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Help me Access my Laptop's Hard disk
by Samuel Waithaka 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Hi guys, Need some help, my operating system crashed and I can't repair it coz the ROM drive doesn't work. I cannot access the hard disk using serial port since it's an old model laptop (my brother told me) :/... I really need to get some stuff/work off the hard disk ASAP. What quick options do it have? Please help Kind regards, -- Samuel Waithaka Techiepreneur | http://groups.to/techiepreneur http://www.linkedin.com/in/waithaka http://twitter.com/samwaithaka

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Fwd: [kictanet] New GSM Academy 2010
by Njoroge Tito 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Apologies for cross-listing, this information may be relevant to some skunks out there. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Andrea Bohnstedt <andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com> Date: 1 April 2010 00:48 Subject: [kictanet] New GSM Academy 2010 To: titonjoroge(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Hey all, Maybe interesting for people in the mobile industry: *New GSM Academy 2010 with Certification by Grundig Academy Group and the German Chamber of Commerce* Rapidly expanding mobile networks in Africa’s increasingly competitive emerging markets generate substantial demand for qualified human resources. Responding to this, the TOP Business AG’s GSM Academy 2010 offers an advanced training that qualifies skilled technicians to become one of the best BSSoOperation and maintenance specialists throughout the mobile telecommunication world. More details on http://www.ratio-magazine.com/201003302617/Corporate-Press-Releases/Press-R… Regards, Andrea _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: titonjoroge(a)gmail.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/titonjoroge%40gmail.com

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OT : Kenya's weather is back....
by aki 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Many years ago the heavy rains towards easter meant one more thing : the Safari Rally. The current heavy rains bring back wonderful memories of those days either as service crew or spectators. There was a time when Group B cars such as the Audi Quattro, Peugeot 205T16 works would compete at International level right in this country. Then came the Group A with Lancia Integrale, Ford Cosworth, Opel and others. It used to be an experience to drive over 3000kms in just 4 days with some of the Teams, in some real tough terrian. And what would the Rally be without Chulu Hills where radiators got pasted with mud or elephant grass causing cars to over heat or rivers burst banks within a matter of hours or driving in the cherengani hills with fog hanging over the slippery trails. Kenya needs its rally status back. The natural tropical weather is back and sorry to those who will be affected by it but the good news is the weather is in its form. Corrections welcome.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Tea time question : A quest to mastering methods indesign phase of an application
by David Kago 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

For those of you familiar with UML, methods will mostly derive from use-cases. Remember use cases are a set of scenarios describing an interaction between as a user and a system. By listing all manner of steps that a user needs to complete an action, we create a use case. The steps will more often than not, correspond to actual functions in your code. Let's take an example of a student registering for a course at a university. The steps involved may be (just as an example). 1. Obtain list of courses 2. select a course of your choice. 3. Confirm availablity (i.e. max number of students reached or not) 4. Register for course It's easy to see how this would translate into actual methods if we were to say, implement a Courses class, methods as ListCourses(), SelectCourse(args) etc, would be more than obvious. -----Original Message----- From: aki [mailto:aki275@googlemail.com] Sent: 30 March 2010 10:32 To: Skunkworks forum Subject: [Skunkworks] Tea time question : A quest to mastering methods indesign phase of an application Its almost that time to take a few minutes break and look at mastering methods. I learnt something from my variable thread the other day, which was to phrase my question correctly. So to start with, am asking you the coder//programmer to imagine that you were put into a situation as a software developer consultant/software design architect. Let us first establish that we all know about methods/functions. What we also know about these are thing like various ways that they get used. The question then goes as follows : You have a project, you know its requirements, know its basic flow and have established all the variables to be used. Now it is time to get these onto paper and work out the actual code flow without even touching any keys. You have a blank paper in front of you, you need to start the process....! The process that you put on eg paper will be used in development process. Programmers on the list : Define the easiest way to derive methods. Hope I've listed the question correctly this time around. :-) Rgds. _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJx dy1fbjAwOUE&hl=en ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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Advert: My little Pajero
by Rahim Kara 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Greetings skunkers, My little Pajero 1991 Box Model's looking for a new babysitter. She's only asking for some TLC and i'd like 490 K for her safety ;) i can negotiate on the cash but it's got to be a sale soon. Rahim.

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Jquery Problem - Select an option then a text area appears
by Calvin Omari 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Hi Techies, I want to get a text area appear after I select an item from a drop down if I select yes no text area appears if I select no a text area appears asking reasons me to input (in the text area) why I said no .. I f you have a link, code or how.. am also trying the select val functions in jquery Thanks -- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. Calvin Omari Systems Developer/Designer http://www.facebook.com/barongo

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IP Phones for sale
by Ken Etsula 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Hi people, I'm in urgent need of welltech LP-388 IP phones, please contact me offlist with pricing. Ready market available Ken Etsula Kenya Data Networks 020 5000000 <HTML> <font size ='2' color='blue'>This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. If verification is required please request a hard-copy version.</br> <b>Kenya Data Networks,</b> </br> <b>Tel: +254(20)5000000,</b> </br> <b>www.kdn.co.ke</b></br> </font> </HTML>

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Web Developer Wanted
by Ochieng Maxwell 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Please contact me offlist!

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LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
by James Muendo 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Contact me off-list ASAP if you can get them: 1) A Printer with Wireless Capabilities 2) Sound Recorder 3) A Digital Camera. -- James Muendo Leerick Office& Tech Supplies P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick

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Good Quality International Links
by Odhiambo Washington 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Hello people, Is there a service provide in KE who can give me an Int'l link with a reliably good quality? I am having a problem with some colleagues in Europe who have said that the line quality of my KDN Link is crap. See attached. I have contacted KDN, via e-mail, about this but they wouldn't respond at all. I have a 512Kbps (burstable to 1024) with them but there is no SLA anyway. I am now looking for a provider who can guarantee me a clean link, with an SLA. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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Copyright Infringement
by James Kagwe 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Skunkers, A close friend of mine was slapped with the email below from CSI: NY. Guys watch out.. big brother is watching. My question is whether Kenyan copyright laws are being enforced and what is likely to happen in case the guy is taken to court. James _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ RE: Unauthorized Distribution of the Copyrighted Television Series Entitled CSI: NY Dear CompanyA IP Administrators: We are writing this letter on behalf of the relevant subsidiaries of CBS Corporation. We have received information that an individual has utilized the below-referenced IP address at the noted date and time to offer downloads of copyrighted television programs through a "peer-to-peer" service, including such title(s) as: CSI: NY The distribution of unauthorized copies of copyrighted television programs constitutes copyright infringement under the Copyright Act, Title 17 United States Code Section 106(3). This conduct may also violate the laws of other countries, international law, and/or treaty obligations. Since you own this IP address (000.000.00.000), we request that you immediately do the following: 1) Remove or disable access to the individual who has engaged in the conduct described above; and 2) Take appropriate action against the account holder under your Abuse Policy/Terms of Service Agreement. We also would request that you inform the individual who engaged in this conduct that legitimate copies of CBS content are widely available for viewing online, for example on www.cbs.com <http://www.cbs.com> and many other sites that participate in the CBS Audience Network. On behalf of CBS, owner of the exclusive rights in the copyrighted material at issue in this notice, we hereby state that we have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by CBS, its respective agents, or the law. Also, we hereby state, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that we are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive rights being infringed as set forth in this notification. Please direct any end user queries to the following: CopyrightQs(a)mediasentry.com We appreciate your assistance and thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Your prompt response is requested. Respectfully, A Kempe Enforcement Coordinator MediaSentry ------------------------------ INFRINGEMENT DETAIL -------------------- -- ï¿½ï¿½à¡±ï¿½

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MOBILE PHONE SCAM - BE ALERT
by Humphrey Forum 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Hello all, Below please read a story on a real life experience. -- Dear All, this much is true.......... "It all started when I received a call from someone claiming that he was from Safaricom and he asked me to shutdown my phone for 2 hours for 3g update to take place. As I was rushing for a meeting, I did not question and turned off my cell phone. After 45 minutes I felt very suspicious since the caller did not even introduce his name. I quickly turned on my cell phone and I received several calls from my family members and the others were from the number that had called me earlier - 3954380. I called my parents and I was shocked that they sounded very worried asking me whether I am safe. My parents told me that they had received a call from someone claiming that they had me with them and asking for money to let me free. The call seemed so real and my parents were certain they heard 'My voice' crying out loud asking for help. My father was at the bank waiting for further instructions about the money transfer. I told my parents that I am safe and asked them to lodge a police report. Right after that I received another call from the guy asking me to shutdown my cell phone for another 1 hour which I refused to do and hung up. They keep calling my cell phone. I have lodged a complaint with the police and I was informed by the officer that there were many reports of similar scams. MOST of the cases reported that the victim had already transferred the money! And of course it is impossible to get back the money. Be careful as this kind of scam could happen to any of us!!! These guys are so professional and very convincing during calls. If you are asked to shut down your cell phone for updates by the service provider, do not do so! The service providers will hopefully place adverts to that effect in the media... Be Safe and Stay Alert! Please pass around to your family and friends! -- Humphrey

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Re: [Skunkworks] Help me Access my Laptop s Hard disk
by maina 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Buy laptop to IDE/SATA harddrive adapter and connect ur laptop hd to desktop comp and save/access all data in lappy hdd. On Tue Mar 30th, 2010 11:53 PM PDT Samuel Waithaka wrote: >Hi guys, > >Need some help, my operating system crashed and I can't repair it coz >the ROM drive doesn't work. I cannot access the hard disk using serial >port since it's an old model laptop (my brother told me) :/... >I really need to get some stuff/work off the hard disk ASAP. What >quick options do it have? Please help > >Kind regards, > >-- >Samuel Waithaka >Techiepreneur | http://groups.to/techiepreneur >http://www.linkedin.com/in/waithaka >http://twitter.com/samwaithaka >_______________________________________________ >Skunkworks mailing list >Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >------------ >Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet >http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… >------------ >Skunkworks Rules >http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >------------ >Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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OT : While googling and looking for some inspiration.....
by aki 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

I came across this track : Remember the name by Fort Minor. http://www.ilike.com/artist/Fort+Minor/track/Remember+The+Name .Use good quality headphones to enjoy the various acostics. The track is very different from what the rap world usually put and the sound track, if edited well, can be a good game opening scene, dont know if it already has.. Wonder how the copy rights work, especially for free games. If you know of rap tracks that get those vessels flowing, pls post. :-) Rgds.

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Battery for HP Pavilion dv2700 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC
by Daudi Were 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Does anyone here sell/or know where I can get a battery for a HP Pavilion dv2700 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC HP part number: 441611-001 or 446506-001 Thank you -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com <e%3Adaudi.were(a)gmail.com> skype: d.were

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Tea time question : A quest to mastering methods in design phase of an application
by aki 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Its almost that time to take a few minutes break and look at mastering methods. I learnt something from my variable thread the other day, which was to phrase my question correctly. So to start with, am asking you the coder//programmer to imagine that you were put into a situation as a software developer consultant/software design architect. Let us first establish that we all know about methods/functions. What we also know about these are thing like various ways that they get used. The question then goes as follows : You have a project, you know its requirements, know its basic flow and have established all the variables to be used. Now it is time to get these onto paper and work out the actual code flow without even touching any keys. You have a blank paper in front of you, you need to start the process....! The process that you put on eg paper will be used in development process. Programmers on the list : Define the easiest way to derive methods. Hope I've listed the question correctly this time around. :-) Rgds.

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RapidSMS Set up
by Dennis Kioko 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

hi All, is there anyone who can assist me (possibly via googlechat, facebook chat. msn) to setup RapidSMS on Fedora with a Huawei Modem. If possible, assistance in iintegrating that with Django will be welcome. I am able to set it up upto the PyGSM module but RapidSMS projects do not work. -- with Regards: Road Safety Begins with You: Do not share seats in the matatu , report & resist bad driving. Together we can make a big change

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Credit Card payment-Mpesa
by John Maina 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Ive been asked an interesting question, Is it possible for someone in the western world to buy a product say from Amazon and the seller receives money through MPesa?- Think Maasai market products for instance.Does anyone know of a solution in the works that can do this?

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A question to Dot Netters..
by aki 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

In my on going research into the gaming arena, I came across something that can allow users to look at assembly dlls of a dot not program/application. This does not look good. Anyone one of you come across this and were you able to encrypt/encode your code in your applications in someway to protect it? :-)

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Prequalifications of Supplier
by James Kagwe 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Morning, Kindly check out details on prequalification of suppliers and tender information for KIPPRA at http://www.kippra.org/Prequalification.pdf just in case you may be interested. regards, James Kagwe -- ï¿½ï¿½à¡±ï¿½

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Re: [Skunkworks] [OT] bill@kplc.co.ke : Delivery to KPLC failed permanently
by maina 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

The easiest way to pay kplc bill is to use M-pesa,pay bills comfortably seating on your favourite sofa no long queues On Fri Mar 19th, 2010 6:38 AM PDT Alvin Jason Ochieng wrote: >To escape lines Ken...Barclays also take payment... > > > >On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Ken Teyie <kenteyie(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> But why does one have to go to Uchumi? >> >> On 3/19/10, David Njuki <njukey(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> On 19 March 2010 13:55, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> KPLC have counters at UCHUMI outlets for BILL PAYMENT . They are not >>>> online >>>> though !! >>>> >>>> You have to know your bill !!! >>> >>> >>> They should be online Alvin, I was able to see my exact balance two days ago >>> at Uchumi Langata. >>> >>> -- >>> ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ >>> 'spɹɐƃǝɹ >>> ıʞnɾu pıʌɐp >>> >> >> >> -- >> KT, >> M: +254 722 28 98 04 >> www.mondeas.com >> >> “When you are busy making excuses, you are not making money, making >> friends, or making the world a better place. Every loser out there has >> an excuse as to why they’re not a winner – but at the end of the day, >> they’re still a loser with an excuse.” -Tana Goertz >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet >> http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >_______________________________________________ >Skunkworks mailing list >Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >------------ >Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet >http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… >------------ >Skunkworks Rules >http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >------------ >Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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Connected government workshop is on
by Mbugua Njihia 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Safaricom looking at launching 4G in Kenya

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KEMSA ERP System
by Glenn Sequeira 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Anyone on the list know of the status of this project? http://www.kemsa.co.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Item… ~gms

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NEWS : IPad could be Kindle's first big threat in e-books
by aki 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

By RACHEL METZ, AP Technology Writer Rachel Metz, Ap Technology Writer – Mon Mar 29, 4:00 pm ET SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon.com, which has dominated the young but fast-growing electronic book market for the past few years with the Kindle, could get its biggest threat Saturday, when Apple releases its iPad multimedia tablet. The Kindle starts at $259 and is designed mainly for reading text on a gray-and-black screen. The iPad starts at $499, but with the higher price comes more functions: a color touch screen for downloading books from Apple's new iBookstore, surfing the Web, playing videos and games and more. It will take time to determine whether the iPad causes a tremor in the e-reader market, a high-magnitude quake or something in between. But in the meantime people who read electronic books or are considering buying a reading device will find their choices getting more complicated. If the Kindle e-reader falls out of favor with people drawn to Apple's offering, there could be a very thick silver lining for Amazon: It sells e-books that can be read on many kinds of devices, including the iPad and other Apple gadgets. That means the Kindle could fade and Amazon could still occupy a profitable perch in e-books. However, Apple could find ways to tilt the field in its favor. At least for now, both the Apple iBookstore and the Kindle service will be accessible in much the same way on the iPad — as "application" icons that users can click. Eventually Apple could give its own bookstore and reading program more attention on the iPad. Apple also could try to curry favor with publishers in a way that matters to consumers, perhaps by securing exclusive titles. Publishers' relationships with Amazon have been strained by Amazon's insistence on charging $9.99 for some popular e-books. Publishers have complained that it is an attempt to get consumers used to unsustainably low prices. Amazon takes a loss on some books at that price, and the publishers fear that if the $9.99 tag sticks, Amazon will force publishers to lower their wholesale prices, cutting into their profits. The iPad gives publishers an opportunity for a new pricing model. Some e-books will cost up to $14.99 initially, and Apple is insisting that publishers can't sell books at a lower price through a competitor. The iBookstore is launching with titles from major publishers such as Penguin, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette Book Group and Macmillan. One big publisher, Random House, has not yet struck a deal with Apple. Amazon declined to comment on the iPad's release. Although Amazon has tried to snag as much of the e-book market as possible since launching the Kindle in 2007, the company has never revealed how many Kindles it has sold. Analysts estimate it has sold 3 million. (Analysts believe Apple could sell that many iPads in the product's first year). Amazon has offered only sketches of the Kindle's effect on its business, such as by saying that when books are sold in both hard copy and the Kindle format, it sells 48 Kindle books for every 100 hard copies. Compared to the Kindle, the iPad would seem to have some disadvantages. The entry-level model is nearly twice the price of the Kindle, yet it can't download books everywhere. It can do that only where it is connected to the Internet over Wi-Fi. At 1 1/2 pounds, it is more than twice as heavy as a Kindle. And its battery lasts for just 10 hours, compared with up to a week on a Kindle when it has its wireless access on. However, among the elements in the iPad's favor is a touch screen that is 9.7 inches diagonally, compared with 6 inches on the Kindle. Ron Skinner, 70, who lives in Las Vegas and bought a Kindle last February, says he has ordered Apple's product because he thinks it will offer a better reading experience. Skinner, an Apple investor who reads about three books a week, says the contrast between the text and the background is too low on the Kindle's "e-ink" screen, and reading on it bothers his eyes. The difference between the Kindle screen and the iPad screen "is like daylight and dark," Skinner says. Tim Bajarin, an analyst with Creative Strategies Inc., says the iPad signals the start of a larger shift away from static digital versions of books and magazines. Eventually e-books will be expected to have multimedia dimensions, with video and interactive elements, he says, which calls for something more like Apple's tablet device than something that is largely dedicated to reading. The main question then would be whether Amazon wants to try to soup up the Kindle to be more like a tablet, or whether it will remain content to offer something more specialized. Consider that the Kindle also can surf the Web, but it's not a feature that's highlighted or encouraged much. Amazon stock has risen about 11 percent since Apple unveiled the iPad in January, while Apple shares have climbed 13 percent. But it's possible that investors haven't seen many risks yet for Amazon because it's not yet clear how people will see the iPad. People might not want it as an alternative to the Kindle and a laptop, says James McQuivey, a Forrester analyst. Instead, he says, they might see the iPad mainly as a big iPod, leaving room for other kinds of devices. And the hype surrounding the iPad may help Kindle sales with consumers who want a less expensive digital reading experience. "The iPad will bring all kinds of consumer benefits that the Kindle can't even pretend to attempt," McQuivey says, "but at the same time the Kindle solves a very focused consumer need in a way the iPad can't do well."

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IP Cameras
by Tomas Ndegwa Kimani 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Morning Skunks Am looking for IP Camera installer and supplier for a big project coming up. If you know any one contact me off the list.

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NEWS : Red Hat Moves Into Desktop Virtualization
by aki 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Joab Jackson, IDG News Service Joab Jackson, Idg News Service – Mon Mar 29, 4:30 pm ET Open source enterprise software company Red Hat has updated its virtualization platform, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (REV), to include support for desktop virtualization, the company announced Monday. The beta version of REV 2.2 will include a number of new programs that will allows customers to run a virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI). "It will allow you to deploy a RHEL [Red Hat Enterprise Linux] desktop, or Windows XP, or Windows 7, on a secure high-performance hypervisor platform," said Andrew Cathrow, who is a Red Hat senior product marketing manager. "By using a VDI, you are moving the [operating system] from the end user's device into the data center, where it is easier to manage and maintain." REV is a package of a number of different Red Hat applications integrated for offering virtualization capabilities to the enterprise. It comes with a virtualization management console, as well as a bare-metal hypervisor, the Kernel-Based Virtual Machine (KVM). KVM is also included in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). REV can run hosted versions of either Linux or Windows. This version of REV includes the SPICE (Simple Protocol for Independent Computing Environments), for remote rendering of desktops. Red Hat acquired this software in its 2008 purchase of Qumranet. The package also includes a connection broker, a Web portal users log into to fetch their desktops form their client machines. Formerly, the desktop capabilities were available as a separate stand-alone beta offering of REV, but with 2.2 the server and desktop editions are merged into a single package. "We believe it is important to have a common platform. Customers don't want to have one tool for desktops and one tool for servers," Cathrow said. In addition to the desktop virtualization, REV 2.2 introduces a number of other new features. Chief among them is the ability to import virtual machines from platforms, such as those offered by VMware, Citrix and Microsoft. To this end, REV uses the Open Virtualization Format (OVF), an open standard for virtual machine images. This is also the first release to include the V2V virtual machine conversion software, which can convert VMware or Xen virtual machines created within Red Hat Enterprise Linux into KVM virtual machines. The company also plans to add functionality that will allow the conversion of virtual machines that were built on Microsoft Windows platforms as well. "It is very simple to migrate [virtual machines] from other hypervisor platforms into REV," Cathrow said. In this release, REV also includes a data warehouse for monitoring the performance and usage of virtual machines, the data from which can be piped into most other SQL-based business intelligence tools. Performance-wise, Red Hat has upped the maximum size for virtual machines, from 64GB to 256GB, and from 8 to 16 virtual CPUs. According to Cathrow, this expanded limit will allow organizations to run large enterprise applications, such as an SAP enterprise resource planning software, within a single virtual machine. Although a latecomer to the virtualization market, Red Hat has been devoting a lot of resources to gaining a foothold in the space, hoping its cost of implementation will lure customers from the market leaders. "Essentially, if you're running RHEL, the hypervisor is free. And our management suite is dramatically lower-cost than our competitors," CEO Jim Whitehurst told IDG News Service last December. Earlier this month, IBM announced that it would use REV as part of a cloud offering for test services. Cathrow said that the final version of 2.2 should be released "by the end of spring." He did not divulge pricing of this subscription-based offering but noted that pricing for REV 2.1 is US$499 per socket for standard support and $749 per socket for premium support. Customers subscribing to version 2.1 will have the option to upgrade to 2.2 for no cost.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Viral - Makmende
by N. Kenyatta Gray 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Asante Joe, nice creative video ..now i kinda get what all the rage is about ..good stuff :-) Regards, N. Kenyatta Gray +1 (415) 754 ~ 3179 ________________________________ http://google.com/profiles/nkenyattagray Message: 3 Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:50:12 +0300 From: Joe MurithiNjeru <joe.njeru(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Viral - Makmende Message-ID: <1269366612.2557.22.camel@localhost> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" http://www.makmende.com/ -----Original Message----- From: N. Kenyatta Gray <nkg(a)nkenyattagray.com> Reply-to: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Viral - Makmende Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:48:56 -0700 (PDT) Mailer: YahooMailRC/324.3 YahooMailWebService/0.8.100.260964 any chance i can get the link...thanks guys

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Oracle Position
by Martin Njuguna 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

Dear Skunks, If you are experienced in Oracle and you are interested in a 3 month contract, kindly send your cv to martin(a)digitalvision.co.ke. Your CV should showcase your skills and experience in using oracle and oracle reporting tools. I need your references too. Thank you in advance Martin

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Please remove me
by Simon Bromfield 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

From the list. Regards, Simon Bromfield Adobe Channel Manager +27 (0)832972694 Sent from my iBrick

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remove from list
by lydiah ndirangu 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

please remove me from the list

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UNLOCKING PASSWORD IN ROOT DIRECTORY
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

Anyone with any Idea for unlocking this ? I have a pal with a netbook the famous ones for 20k with this problem. Kindly assist. Alvin Ochieng +254 722-313923

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Does Safaricom have a case to answer regarding the month end offer...?
by aki 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

I saw the advert paper that was circulated about the month end offer and so decided to check out the HTC touch HD. When I visited one of their outlets on saturday, the sales attendant informed me that the entire stock was finished and they did not have ANY of the advertised units in stock. I found this not normal, especially when a company as big as Safcom was running the special. The attendant further me informed that all units were sold out in a matter of few hours a day before. What I find very strange about the offer is this : - Do kenyans walk around with millions of Ksh in their pockets, literally, that they just went and bought all the units outright? Would dealers have bought the unit outright and if they did, that even complicates the situation because Safaricom advertised to the general public, not dealers and thereby misleading the general public. Therefore, if any member of the public bought more than 2 handsets, would this mean a vendor and not the general public was buying the handsets. Something stinks about this whole month end offer affair and I think is worthy of investigation by kenyan authorities. Did anyone on the list see safaricom outlets being overcrowed by huge lines of people wanting to buy handsets for a the first few hours that the offer ran on that day, then the lines slowly disappear?. Sharing my thots, corrections welcome.

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FW: COMPUTER HARDWARE QUOTATION FOR JANUARY 2010.xls
by James Maina 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

All computer dealers Please send me quotations for the attached plus your company profile, latest 30th March 2010 5pm. James ICT Consultant Siraji Sacco Ltd James K. Maina Cell: +254-0721-490933 Email: jameskmaina(a)hotmail.com Subject: FW: COMPUTER HARDWARE QUOTATION FOR JANUARY 2010.xls Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:26:47 +0300 From: James.Maina(a)f-h.biz To: jameskmaina(a)hotmail.com From: Felix Ochieng Sent: 29 March 2010 14:24 To: James Maina Subject: FW: COMPUTER HARDWARE QUOTATION FOR JANUARY 2010.xls From: Felix Ochieng Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 11:04 AM To: 'info(a)pcworld.co.ke'; 'senfordcomputers(a)gmail.com'; 'Ichepkwony(a)tbm.co.ke'; 'info(a)tbm.co.ke'; 'info(a)techbiz.co.ke'; 'ctsales(a)crescent.co.ke'; 'sales(a)cyberkenya.com'; 'davetech_'; 'info(a)deedees.com'; 'info(a)mitsuminet.com' Cc: 'Francis Mwangi' Subject: COMPUTER HARDWARE QUOTATION FOR JANUARY 2010.xls Good morning Please supply us with the quotation of the attached list of Computer hardware. Send the quotation to this mail Regards Felix Ochieng SIRAJI SACCO SOCIETY LTD MANAGER MOBILE NO 0720147650 This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Flamingo Holdings Ltd. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and it should be deleted from your computer, also any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email is strictly prohibited.. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969

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Safaricom's 100Mbit/s Business Internet Connection offer?
by aki 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

I've been hearing of this for a few days now, not sure of the details. Anyone been down this query road? Rgds.

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Mobile Network: Data exceeds Voice
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

Skunks, I came across this interesting article whose thesis is " In December of 2009, the 400 million mobile broadband subscribers accounted for a greater amount of traffic than the world's remaining 4.6 billion mobile phone customers." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/7528153/Data-bigger-than-voice-o… It's no wonder Safcom is spending more on data than voice. Regards David -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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Re: [Skunkworks] asterisk / linux consultants required
by Oliver Ndegwa 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

Are you a linux guru, and have a experieance with Asterisk IPPBX and SIP configs. You work independently as a consultant, we are looking for someone like you. Email snom(a)advatech.co.ke send us your cv and reference sites where you have done an implementation before. We are happy to get talking with you. Cheers -----Original Message----- From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 12:13 AM To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Subject: Skunkworks Digest, Vol 1, Issue 176 Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke You can reach the person managing the list at skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Please remove me (Dennis Kioko) 2. Re: networking computers in unix (Dennis Kioko) 3. Battery for HP Pavilion dv2700 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC (Daudi Were) 4. Chickens, Internet calling card and a Jewish bike repairman from brooklyn (N. Kenyatta Gray) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:51:01 +0300 From: Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Please remove me Message-ID: <2f1649801003281251sf32107u1a33c891f02d263e(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" On 27 March 2010 17:56, Kevin Gichuhi <kevzdegich(a)gmail.com> wrote: > <unList> Simon Bromfield</unList> > ....u will noLonger recieve mails from skunkworks... > > > LOL, check the mail signatures for links > On 26 March 2010 13:38, Simon Bromfield <simonbro(a)adobe.com> wrote: > >> From the list. >> >> Regards, >> Simon Bromfield >> Adobe Channel Manager >> +27 (0)832972694 >> Sent from my iBrick >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet >> >> http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1f bjAwOUE&hl=en >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > Waigwa Gichuhi > # +254-722 977 563 / +254-750 252 012 > Blog:http://waigwagichuhi.blogspot.com/ > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1f bjAwOUE&hl=en > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > -- with Regards: Road Safety Begins with You: Do not share seats in the matatu , report & resist bad driving. Together we can make a big change

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Opera: state of the mobile web report - Nov 2009
by Michuki Mwangi 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

FYI http://www.opera.com/smw/2009/11/ Very interesting report on Kenya and our top 10 websites. Its interesting there's no local website that makes it to the top 10. Regards, Michuki.

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networking computers in unix
by kevin ochieng 28 Mar '10

28 Mar '10

hi all. can sb tell me how you can network around 12 computers running in linux then you configure one as a server, share files and printers. kevin

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Chickens, Internet calling card and a Jewish bike repairman from brooklyn
by N. Kenyatta Gray 28 Mar '10

28 Mar '10

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/25/24-hour-bike-shop-bring-plenty… http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/25/2010-03-25_insert_cash__sele… Aleychem Sholem! "Upon you, peace!" Last week during a business trip to New York I stopped by to check out Zenofon in Brooklyn. Turns out to my amusement is a one man operation ran by the CEO's and also owner of Traif Bike Gesheft (which is Yiddish for "non-kosher bike shop"). An activist and friendly eccentric Jewish guy... http://www.facebook.com/baruch.herzfeld who in addition to keeping chickens in his back yard....came up with the idea of.. now check this ...a vending machine for bicycle repair parts for his clients. Of tremendous help during those late night punctures when his shop is closed. I came across http://www.zenofon.com/services/ internet cards for calling Kenya @ 7.5cents/min last November through his website http://www.zenofon.com/?AV16G and have been hooked ever since. Sholem Aleychem! "Peace upon you!" Regards, N. Kenyatta Gray +1 (415) 754 ~ 3179 ________________________________ http://google.com/profiles/nkenyattagray

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Photos from latest Nairobi Gtug Event
by Geoffrey Mimano 28 Mar '10

28 Mar '10

For those who missed out on the meeting, here are some photos http://is.gd/b3z5D -- Mimano G. Muthondu, Software Developer skype : gmimano Mobile : +254 723 615 206

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Gmail getting smarter
by Gichingiri Kuria 27 Mar '10

27 Mar '10

I use Google Apps on my domain. When sending out an email, I got this alert and found it very cool: Did you mean to attach files? You wrote "Attached is" in your message, but there are no files attached. Send anyway? Then came the buttons of ok or cancel. Have a great day with cheap thrills -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.website.co.ke / www.sokoletu.co.ke

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Charger for Apple Power Book G4
by John Yumbya 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Hi all, Any one who can get me the Charger for Power Book G4 (Apple). I need it Asap. Bye

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Vista CPU Usage
by Tech List Kenya 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Hi Listers, <refer to attached image> I just gotta ask - how does Vista calculate the CPU usage percentage? In XP, and all the other OSes av used they used to add up to the total % given. This one clearly doesn't add up - the sum of individual processes usage comes nowhere close to the 99% being reported.

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VIRUS! Taken over my admin rights
by henry kamabi 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Hi all, I virus has hit me vibaya,denied me admin right on my machine: i am not able to install or uninstall..how to i work around this,especiall tracing and the user account file that has been affected. Anyone who has experience the same? regards, Henry

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Cisco IOS upgrade
by James Njoroge 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Hello, i have a cisco 3600 series router which currently uses IOS version 12.3 what IOS upgrade should i get in order to allow it to be able to have VPN-IPSec capabilities. anyone out there has an idea?

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Safaricom Special Offer. What is the catch?
by Tony Mwai 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

They are selling a Motorola P540 touch screen phone for KSH: 999!!! HOW? WHY?

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Web Design For a Training Institutions
by Joseph McDonald 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Some time back,I sent a request for the above mentioned project. I want to say thanks to all who responded. We have already awarded the contract, we short-listed 6 and they did their presentations.1 was choosen. Due to the large number of proposals i may not be able to respond to each an everyone. Thanks to all who participated

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Re: [Skunkworks] Deriving Variables...
by Steve Obbayi 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Okay let me break this thing down so you dont shoot yourself in the foot too hard. Here is the thing, when developing a game you need to keep in mind that these games is basically a Game Play wrapped in one BIG LOOP. Everytime the game play iterates it does one or more tests to see whether it should break out of the loop. The main loop basically says this. As long as the player has not been hit 3 times then keep looping. Thats the simplest description we can work with. So things you need are: Game Menu Game Play Game menu usually controls persistent data, configurations and initializes the game. Now the Game Play is the where the game loop loop goes. wihin the game loop you need (a must) some boolean variables to keep track of the state of the game such as. isPlayerDead = false and if true then it goes to Game over state and breaks out of the loop and back to Game Menu playerCanMoveright = true/false if true move x position a few units right if false then dont respond to commands to moe right. these tests can be that there is a barrier on the way etc other variable types could be instances of enemies, interactive objects, velocity, direction, weapons, ammo, point system, All these have to work together to get the simplest of games going. I hope i have added value in some way... am not very good in writting specs as I think more in code cheers Steve Obbayi SKYPE: sobbayi http://sobbayi.com http://blog.sobbayi.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "aki" <aki275(a)googlemail.com> To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 1:15:05 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [Skunkworks] Deriving Variables... For OOP programmers or general ones, what plan or methodology do you use for deriving variables ? Suppose this in design phase of the programme ( Before I do sniper, its "kungu-fu" skunk a simple 2D game similar to super mario to see if I can do this thing.... ) : Assume that I'm writing a game plan for a game called "kungfu-skunk" . I have created a requirements and design plan. Some of my basic requirements are these : - Player can move left / right of screen - Player can jump - Player can box and kick opponents I've already defined my Player Object, classes,methods and properties. What would be variables for Player and how can I derive these? I know one is position on screen. Rgds -- "..the game you imagined and the game that will result may not have a lot in common. Rapid prototyping is key.. " - someone. _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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Re: [Skunkworks] {Disarmed} was Web designer wanted
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Dear All, I'm grateful to all who showed an interest in regards to the proposed website designing. I did forward your emails to the organization looking for the website designer and I'll update you on what the outcome was, because the number of people who sent me the email was great and they have to go through your profiles before settling on the final 'winner' Thanks On 16 March 2010 16:01, Solomon Mburu <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > A network dealing with education(ECCD, basic, secondary, adult and > continuing) providers/ organizations, requires a web designer to update > their site. > > If you know someone who is able to do so, pass on this message and let them > get in touch via this email ASAP, for more information. ( > solo.mburu(a)gmail.com) > > Thank you in advance > Solomon Mburu > > > > > ------------------------------ > From: david gathu <dtzgathum(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 14:41 > To: Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > Subject: [Skunkworks] telecommunication consultant needed > > > hi > > We are looking for a telecommunication consultant company. > Fixed lines and GSM . > > reach me via > > d.gathu(a)yahoo.com > -- > regards > > DAVID > -- Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://dawn-in-kenya.blogspot.com http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke

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PHP mail function with attachments
by Calvin Omari 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Hi Techies, Anybody who knows how to add email attahcments to a php mail function code, I have tried some of the nets but they aint helping me please if you have ever used the same assist me Calvin -- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. Calvin Omari Systems Developer/Designer http://www.facebook.com/barongo

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Re: [Skunkworks] SYBASE KENYA CONTACTS
by wambugu esther 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

hey. anyone with the contact for sybase kenya guys.. -- Best regards Esther Wambugu

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Google and Partners Seek TV Foothold
by maina 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Google and Intel have teamed with Sony to develop a platform called Google TV to bring the Web into the living room through a new generation of televisions and set-top boxes..... For full story check link below. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/18/technology/18webtv.html ----------- David Maina. P. O. Box 8310-00200, NAIROBI, KENYA.. Cell:+254-721-950073. Registered Linux User #407239. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "By golly, I'm beginning to think Linux really *is* the best thing since sliced bread."

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OT: Mouthwatering humor
by Brian Longwe 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

So you have all have been to the mighty kibanda for a selection of mouth watering dishes, but most of you guyz barely understand the logistics of operations there, leave alone the street language. So here's a compilation of some of the delicacies available on demand, in kibanda language. · C.N.N...Chapati Na Ndengu · U.S.A. ..Ugali Sukuma Avocado · Chapati Marashi..Where chapo is passed over beef stew ndio inuke kama nyama · Githeri Migingo...This is githeri that has 1 potato in the middle · '1.5 stage yote' - that is one & a half chapatis, plus every form of stew made that day...ndengu, beans,sukuma,cabbage,nyama piece tatu, soup etc etc) Chapati dunga - this is where a chapati is rolled and pierced with a fork. Chapati dondosa - this is where a chapati is served whole and served while floating on thick soup. Chapati msalaba - this is where a chapati is sliced into four equal quarters. The cuttings resemble a cross Chapati kifagio- this is where a chapati is sliced into thin many vertical strips Chapati chafua- this is where a chapati is sliced into as many pieces as possible. Usually they are sliced into squares that area approximately 3.5 cm squared (do the math) Chapati mbao/ chapati mawe - this is a dry chapati, those that break easily like a piece of wood Ugali saucer/ wembe/discount- that one i know you know Ugali mlima- this is an enourmous chunk of ugali served only to proffessionals and is usually served with a warning. "ukikosa kuimaliza, utaongeza kumi". Tumbukiza - this is where meat is overboiled until the meat is very soft. Usually served without salt. Tumbukiza special has no bones Kahawa Kifo- so you have done kahawa chungu! This is worse. It usually contains lots of "kahawa no 1" and is overboiled till its black. its then served without sugar. Its literally burnt coffee Kaa ndani- this is where a mandazi is made an incision at the side and a delicacy inserted inside of it. So kaa ndani ya sausage is a mandazi with a sausage in it. Jembe ya meno- toothpick Samaki Cassette- this is fish which has bones in it. Its served whole whereby a person starts eating it on one side( side A ). Once done, its then turned to the other side (side B). A successful completed eating mission is certified once the only thing left on the plate are intact bones of the fish and the head. Karara- chapati nusu Combat- githeri Mix/ Missile / Kadhalika- this is mchanganyiko of everything on the soup menu. Involves madondo, sukuma, nyama, ndengu etc. Na inasemwa na style, so dont go ati nipatie missile 20! It goes like "haya, hebu nibonde na chapo mix ya kaufourty, na ikuje chapchap kabla niachwe na ndege" Teargas- pilipili Regards RnB(Rice na Beans) lol Sent from my iPhone

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Deriving Variables...
by aki 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

For OOP programmers or general ones, what plan or methodology do you use for deriving variables ? Suppose this in design phase of the programme ( Before I do sniper, its "kungu-fu" skunk a simple 2D game similar to super mario to see if I can do this thing.... ) : Assume that I'm writing a game plan for a game called "kungfu-skunk" . I have created a requirements and design plan. Some of my basic requirements are these : - Player can move left / right of screen - Player can jump - Player can box and kick opponents I've already defined my Player Object, classes,methods and properties. What would be variables for Player and how can I derive these? I know one is position on screen. Rgds -- "..the game you imagined and the game that will result may not have a lot in common. Rapid prototyping is key.. " - someone.

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Duplicate Files
by Duncan Thuku 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Hi all, I have a problem of having Duplicated files on my PC, Expecially MP3's and Huge files, any one who knows of a software that can scan and delete them and a link where I can download it? Thank you all Duncan Thuku.

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Attn : Python Developers
by Ashok Hariharan 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

On the following link there is a terms of reference document seeking Python development services. http://www.tinyurl.com/python-tor Interested parties may respond to the TOR as described in the PDF. thanks Ashok

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Geocoding | Google Maps API
by Isaak Mogetutu 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Hi, Anyone with an idea of how i can get lat. long. coordinates of locations in kenya, hotels ,resorts etc Building a mapping application : PHP/MySQL -- Regards iMogetutu Twitter: twitter.com/mogetutu Skype: mogetutu

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Doodle Poll - What MTA's do you use?
by Michuki Mwangi 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Hi Skunkworks, As part of a project am working on we would like to know what Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) most folks are using. Please note that we are polling for Open Source side MTAs. If you are using something like Zimbra Suite, you can pick Postfix since its the MTA in use. All this is to try and help make a decision on which MTA should we develop course materials for based on its popularity in the region. The URL is http://www.doodle.com/ncnpty982dwf6488 Thanks for your help. Regards, Michuki.

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A project for iHub : Bringing together VC's, developers and others to possibly build the next big thing : Kenya's E-Index ?
by aki 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

I hope adding the above subject line will not offend iHub. I'm adding an idea to this list that has been in the corner of my mind for quite a while since I worked on chekelea.com and hope it may bring others together on a common platform. If the project ever came together, I think will be the next biggest thing that happened to all those in the web/mobile industry. It will bring together domain registrars, hosting ISPs, web developers, web owners, mobile developers, gateway developers and financiers. Building Kenya's E-Index is all about e-stores and m-stores/sites but with a difference. A quick index of all kenyan stores/sites that have services/products to offer. The index will be web and mobile driven. E & M sites will pay a small annual amount or none at all to be listed in the Index. The project can offer a standalone solutions and support for webmasters, web owners, mobile developers and device integration while the finances look at creating the awareness, drive and business. E-Index will offer a one stop fully integrated product/service to clients. The business targets have to bring in at least 100-300 sites per month. I'm keeping it short and as soon as have time available will post more info/thoughts . In the meantime, get those thoughts going if you think the project is possible because it cannot work with any individual attempts. It need a big team effort and the results should be equally rewarding. Kenya's web, infrastructure and a lot of tech related items is at a point where it can only move forward and in the direction not seen before. I share this with a passion that there are people who share a passion in seeing things move ahead. This idea is skunks tech public property so incase no one picks it, feel free to tap into it. Me thots and corrections are welcome. Rgds.

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OT : 2010 FIFA World Cup™ to pioneer 3D technology
by aki 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=1143253.html For the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup™, the action on the field at next year's tournament will be broadcast using the next-generation technology 3D. FIFA today (3 December 2009) announced that it had signed a media rights agreement with Sony, an official FIFA Partner, to deliver 3D images from up to 25 matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. To this end, FIFA will use the best expertise available in its production in 3D, and take advantage of Sony’s technologies and knowhow in the area of 3D. This groundbreaking deal means that viewers watching the matches on Sony’s 3D products will experience the sheer immediacy and visual clarity of the action as if they were on the pitch themselves. FIFA is working on whether a live right will be offered in the coming months. “This propels the football fan into a whole new viewing dimension and marks the dawning of a new era in the broadcasting of sport,” said FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke. “We are proud that the FIFA World Cup can serve as a platform for advancing technology and the viewing experience, and are truly fortunate to have Sony as a partner in this endeavour.” “The transition to 3D is underway, and, we, at Sony, intend to be leaders in every aspect. Our sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup allows us to leverage our cutting-edge 3D technology and premier products with dazzling content to produce a unique and totally compelling viewing experience. 3D viewers around the world will feel as though they are inside the stadiums in South Africa, watching the games in person,” said Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President of Sony Corporation. Sony Pictures Entertainment will produce and distribute the official 3D film of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ after the event.

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Hacked hotmail email address
by James Mutuku 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

A friend of mine just called. They can't login into their email account coz someone got their password and changed it. The "someone" is sending spam and malicious mail to guys on his address book. Any solutions to reclaiming his email ?(makmende?) -- Best Regards, James Mutuku Ndeti Agile Systems Limited +254722490994 www.agile.co.ke mutuku.wordpress.com Has your organization implemented a customer relationship management (CRM)system? visit http://www.agile.co.ke/crm.php and find out how our CRM can help you achieve better customer satisfaction and sales

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Javascript form Validation
by Calvin Omari 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Hi Techies, I have some difficulties creating a js validation, I have two form field one a drop down selet with the following items and values ___________________________________________________________________________________________ <body> <form id="form" name="form" method="post" action="" onsubmit="return checkform(this);"> Requisition Type<select name="type"> <option value="">Select</option> <option value="Petty Cash">Petty Cash</option> <option value="Routine">Routine</option> </select><br /><br /> <label for="petty">Amount</label> <input type="text" name="amount" id="amount" /> <label for="button"></label><br /> <input type="submit" name="submit" id="submit" value="Submit" /> </form> _________________________________________________________________________________________ I wuld like to have vlidation where by if I select petty cash I should limit the amount entered in the field named petty te to the amount of money I ask foro up to 10000 if I select Routine I shuld not be limit Regards -- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. Calvin Omari Systems Developer/Designer http://www.facebook.com/barongo

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Re: [Skunkworks] {Disarmed} was Web designer wanted
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Dear All, I'm grateful to all who showed an interest in regards to the proposed website designing. I did forward your emails to the organization looking for the website designer and I'll update you on what the outcome was, because the number of people who sent me the email was great and they have to go through your profiles before settling on the final 'winner' Thanks On 16 March 2010 16:01, Solomon Mburu <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > A network dealing with education(ECCD, basic, secondary, adult and > continuing) providers/ organizations, requires a web designer to update > their site. > > If you know someone who is able to do so, pass on this message and let them > get in touch via this email ASAP, for more information. ( > solo.mburu(a)gmail.com) > > Thank you in advance > Solomon Mburu > > > > > ------------------------------ > From: david gathu <dtzgathum(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 14:41 > To: Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > Subject: [Skunkworks] telecommunication consultant needed > > > hi > > We are looking for a telecommunication consultant company. > Fixed lines and GSM . > > reach me via > > d.gathu(a)yahoo.com > -- > regards > > DAVID > -- Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://dawn-in-kenya.blogspot.com http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke

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Looking for an SPSS guru
by Peter Osotsi 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Hi; I need an SPSS person urgently, its a temporary assignment to show a friend how to analyse data with SPSS, your time will be catered for. You can be available in the morning, evening or during the day, or over the weekend. Contact offlist. Its very urgent. 0721 58 6109 Regards Peter --------------------- Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow. -- ---------- BROOKLYN VIRTUAL NETWORKS ASSOCIATES Computer Sales, Service & Repair | Disaster Recovery | IS Consulting | Corporate Networks | Software Development | Web Development | Telecommunications 411 Calls (+254) 721-586-109 Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Google Talk Client IP Address
by maina 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

it seems he used a public comp and left the session active or 4got 2 disable remember me option whe he signed in On Thu Mar 25th, 2010 1:20 AM PDT Simon Mbuthia wrote: >Hi guys, > >I have a friend who is unable to log on to his chat account. Someone else is >logged in using GTalk and is chatting with my pal's friends. I have managed >to change my friend's Google password but the impostor is still online. I'm >just wondering if it's possible to get his IP address. Please help. > >Me.

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Google Talk Client IP Address
by Simon Mbuthia 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Hi guys, I have a friend who is unable to log on to his chat account. Someone else is logged in using GTalk and is chatting with my pal's friends. I have managed to change my friend's Google password but the impostor is still online. I'm just wondering if it's possible to get his IP address. Please help. Me.

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TRACKING AN EMAIL ADDRESS
by Robert 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Morning Good people, Am after someone who has been spreading some malicious emails; my question is there a way I can track who sent or where the email was sent from? Say IP address etc etc -- Regards, Robert.

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Attn : Python Developers
by Ashok Hariharan 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

I am attaching a terms of reference seeking Python development services. Interested parties may respond to the TOR as described in the attached PDF. thanks Ashok

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Re: [Skunkworks] ISP Recommendation
by Sifa U. Mawiyoo 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

One of those moving away from Access Kenya. Looking for reliable ISP. Residential Setup Any Suggestions... ? An why is it the One Com doesn't have their own website running. I googled for it and nothing. Need contacts

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Wikipedia Down? or is it just me?
by MotoBaridi 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

one of my biggest fears just came to life - wikipedia.org unreachable. or is it just me? (attached screencap) ------------------------------ <the number you have dialed has crashed into a planet>

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Re: [Skunkworks] Viral - Makmende makes wall street journal
by Joram Mwinamo 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

is he that unstoppable? http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/03/24/kenya-launches-countrys-first-vir… On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 7:12 PM, Joram Mwinamo <joram.mwinamo(a)gmail.com>wrote: > If you had credible facts to counter that Makmende was not kenyas biggest > trending topic i would believe you coz as far as I know Makmende is not only > the biggest thing on the Kenyan webspace but will soon hit the airwaves! > In fact, if he hears you he will shut down your twitter account! > > On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 7:08 PM, Rad! <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> You are absolutely wrong my son. >> >> Makmende is indeed the biggest trending topic on Twitter in Kenya. >> >> See for yourself http://trendsmap.com/ >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 6:56 PM, Jacob Ayienda <jacobayienda(a)gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> I got this quote from one of the blogs above. >>> >>> "Makmende is this week’s biggest trending topic on Twitter in Kenya." >>> >>> Highly doubt it. Speaking from a professional point of view really. >>> i've been tracking twitter trends for a while practically. The authors >>> have probably been trying to over hype the entire thing and it is very >>> difficult to determine whether such statements above are true. >>> >>> Currently twitter usage in Kenya is still low (people who actually >>> tweet sensibly --- not spam). I had elaborated earlier on a few >>> issues in an earlier post...so theres no need to repeat. >>> >>> What i'm simply saying is that the people here are professionals and >>> such statements really sound rediculous and more of an attempt to >>> create hype everywhere. (probably made posts in most of the local >>> sites blah blah blah) >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> ------------ >>> Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet >>> >>> http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… >>> ------------ >>> Skunkworks Rules >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>> ------------ >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet >> >> http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > Sent from my Voice Recognition Watch© > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > God is not an excuse for lack of discipline > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,but that we are powerful > beyond measure.It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.There is > nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure > around you.As we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people > permission to do the same. > As we are liberated from our fear,our presence automatically liberates > others. > -- Sent from my Voice Recognition Watch© -------------------------------------------------------------------- God is not an excuse for lack of discipline -------------------------------------------------------------------- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,but that we are powerful beyond measure.It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.As we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear,our presence automatically liberates others.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Introducing Kenya's first online rental system
by Martin Njuguna 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Dear Martin You should also integrate with jambopay: www.jambopay.co.ke Great initiative Kevin...Am really happy to see ecommerce initiatives starting up http://www.chembe.com could maybe assist you to launch Thanks again Martin S. Njuguna Digital Vision Limited c:+254 751 440 543 c:+254 721 440 543 t:+254 20 21 33 865 e:martin@digitalvision.co.ke <e%3Amartin(a)digitalvision.co.ke> w: http://www.digitalvision.co.ke Skype: digitalv.ke > > On 3/24/10, solomon kariri <solomonkariri(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > A very nice initiative it is. > > > > On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 2:53 PM, Watson Kambo <wkwats(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> Hello Kevin, > >> > >> This is great work!! Big challenge to all of us. > >> > >> BR// > >> > >> Watson Kambo > >> > >> > >> On 24 March 2010 14:26, Joseph McDonald <mcdonaldoj(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >>> Good work.The website and concept is good. > >>> > >>> I think the only challenge will be to stay afloat with the pricing > >>> model.The dvd market is so competitive with every one selling dvd for > as > >>> low > >>> as 50 bob.I had a movie website and sold it sometimes last year due to > >>> those > >>> difficulties > >>> > >>> > >>> On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 11:03 PM, Kevin Ouma <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com > >wrote: > >>> > >>>> Erik > >>>> > >>>> I forgot to mention that we will be keen to use the ushahidi engine > for > >>>> mapping delivery logistics e.g customer density per geographical > >>>> location > >>>> which will help us determine DVD drop off points , delivery messengers > >>>> per > >>>> zone etc. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Kev > >>>> > >>>> On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 10:56 PM, Erik Hersman <erik(a)zungu.com> > wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> Kevin, this is very impressive, great job! > >>>>> > >>>>> Erik Hersman > >>>>> www.afrigadget.com | www.whiteafrican.com <http://www.afrigadget.com > > > >>>>> <http://www.afrigadget.com>@whiteafrican< > http://twitter.com/whiteafrican> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> On Mar 23, 2010, at 1:58 PM, Kevin Ouma wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Hi all, > >>>>> > >>>>> I wish to introduce famiflix, (www.famiflix.com) which though > managed > >>>>> and run by my wife, I am closely involved in overseeing the > technical > >>>>> implementation and personally developing the interface design. Much > of > >>>>> the backend was however developed in India. > >>>>> > >>>>> Though a niche rental service ( Christian and family friendly titles) > >>>>> it is a pioneer on a number of technical and business model fronts > in > >>>>> the > >>>>> country :- > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> - The first fully online DVD rental service ( similar to netflix) > >>>>> that works through a rental queue model > >>>>> - Payments is done through a system similar to mobile credits i.e > >>>>> buy credits through M_PESA and subsequent rentals/ late fees > >>>>> deducted from > >>>>> your credit.When this credit runs low you have to top up. This > model > >>>>> allows > >>>>> us to develop unique rental plans in future e.g 50 shs per DVD > per > >>>>> night > >>>>> - Other features such as view movie by director, View Trailer, > view > >>>>> related movies, movie ratings, top rentals > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> I will appreciate comments and for those who appreciate these kinds > of > >>>>> movies karibu to open an account on http://www.famiflix.com > >>>>> > >>>>> Kevin Omondi > >>>>> > >>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >>>>> ------------ > >>>>> Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > >>>>> > >>>>> > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > >>>>> ------------ > >>>>> Skunkworks Rules > >>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >>>>> ------------ > >>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >>>>> ------------ > >>>>> Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > >>>>> > >>>>> > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > >>>>> ------------ > >>>>> Skunkworks Rules > >>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >>>>> ------------ > >>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >>>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >>>> ------------ > >>>> Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > >>>> > >>>> > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > >>>> ------------ > >>>> Skunkworks Rules > >>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >>>> ------------ > >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >>> ------------ > >>> Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > >>> > >>> > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > >>> ------------ > >>> Skunkworks Rules > >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >>> ------------ > >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Watson wanjohi kambo > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Skunkworks mailing list > >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >> ------------ > >> Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > >> > >> > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > >> ------------ > >> Skunkworks Rules > >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >> ------------ > >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > Solomon Kariri, > > > > Software Developer, > > Cell: +254736 729 450 > > Skype: solomonkariri > > > > > -- > Martin S. Njuguna > Digital Vision Limited > c:+254 751 440 543 > c:+254 721 440 543 > t:+254 20 21 33 865 > e:martin@digitalvision.co.ke <e%3Amartin(a)digitalvision.co.ke> > w: http://www.digitalvision.co.ke > Skype: digitalv.ke >

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Netbeans Err.
by Paul Mathu 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Hi pple am getting this error "Debugger stopped on uncompilable source code" on running the source and i can't trace the source of the error. Have tried clean and build bt still nothing seems to work.... Any ideas? attached is the source file.. -- Regards Mathu http://sojjar.blogspot.com

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Joomla Auction Factory 1.6.9
by david kabugi 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Hi, Is there anyone who has worked with this joomla auction board and can customize it. http://www.thefactory.ro/shop/joomla-components/auction-factory.html. If yes how much would you charge to customize it. Mail me off list for more details. Thanks

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Introducing Kenya's first online rental system
by Kevin Ouma 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Hi all, I wish to introduce famiflix, (www.famiflix.com) which though managed and run by my wife, I am closely involved in overseeing the technical implementation and personally developing the interface design. Much of the backend was however developed in India. Though a niche rental service ( Christian and family friendly titles) it is a pioneer on a number of technical and business model fronts in the country :- - The first fully online DVD rental service ( similar to netflix) that works through a rental queue model - Payments is done through a system similar to mobile credits i.e buy credits through M_PESA and subsequent rentals/ late fees deducted from your credit.When this credit runs low you have to top up. This model allows us to develop unique rental plans in future e.g 50 shs per DVD per night - Other features such as view movie by director, View Trailer, view related movies, movie ratings, top rentals I will appreciate comments and for those who appreciate these kinds of movies karibu to open an account on http://www.famiflix.com Kevin Omondi

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Re: [Skunkworks] Automate pdf to html conversion for MOODLE
by James Wachira 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Guys, I have tried most of this tools available online. Thing is they convert the whole pdf into one large html file. The process requires me to convert one Module[the pdf file] into separate html files [usually 7 or 8] from different sections of the module[pdf file] and maintain the formatting on the pdf e.g paragraphs, ordered lists, unordered lists, images, bod text etc. So the online solutions [at least the ones I've come across] do not help Please have a look at the attached pdf. Thanks On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 5:39 PM, James Wachira <jwaciira.lists(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Guys, > I have tried most of this tools available online. Thing is they convert the > whole pdf into one large html file. > The process requires me to convert one Module[the pdf file] into separate > html files [usually 7 or 8] from different sections of the module[pdf file] > and maintain the formatting on the pdf e.g paragraphs, ordered lists, > unordered lists, images, bod text etc. > So the online solutions [at least the ones I've come across] do not help > > Please have a look at the attached pdf. > > Thanks > > On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 5:24 PM, Ashok Hariharan <ashok(a)parliaments.info>wrote: > >> On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 5:15 PM, James Wachira <jwaciira.lists(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > I have a problem. >> > Am working on a Moodle site and the bulk of my work has been conversion >> of >> > modules [Learning Material] which are in *.pdf into *.html files. >> > The said modules are divided into sections About Course, About Author, >> > Learning Activities etc sections of which go into different html files. >> > I have resulted into manually having to convert this which is very >> tedious >> > and repetitive to say the least. >> > Is there a way to automate this? Say a way to parse the pdf file to >> produce >> > the different html files that I produce from each pdf. >> > >> >> >> See http://itextpdf.com/ which can be used from the command line and >> also has an API. >> But pdf to html is not always a good idea since PDF is primarily meant >> for print media. >> How were the original PDF files created ? if you find the original >> source files from which the >> PDFs were created -- you may find it easier to convert the source files to >> HTML. >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet >> >> http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > With Kind Regards > James Wachira > Nairobi .ke > twitter: jwaciira | yahoo: jwaciira | gtalk: jwaciira | skype: jwaciira > > > -- With Kind Regards James Wachira Nairobi .ke twitter: jwaciira | yahoo: jwaciira | gtalk: jwaciira | skype: jwaciira

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Remove child lock on Sansui TV
by Peter Osotsi 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Wow; now our new house help has just locked our submissive Sansui tv, and she has no idea what she did. Unfortunately, im using a generic remote and have no idea how to remove the child lock. I'm getting punished as I cant watch news or my favourite sport or cartoons. Who'll come to my aid. I have googled for manuals to naught! --------------- <?p3t3r Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow.

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Sipura SPA 3000
by Maq Tim 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Hi Guys, Know where i can get a Sipura SPA 3000 ATA soonest possible at a good rate locally? Any contacts? Will appreciate your help. cheers.

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LINUX/UNIX Administration & Networking Curriculum Training
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

FYI LINUX/UNIX Administration & Networking Curriculum Training Att: Human Resource & Training IT Professionals /Systems Admins /Network Admins/IT Security/IT Support Departments. Dear Sir/Madam, Invitation to a Linux/Unix System Administration and Networking Curriculum, 12th - 16thApril 2010, eDevelopment House, Nairobi. African eDevelopment Resource Center (AeRC) would like to invite you to attend a unique, authoritative, high-value, practical course which will provide participants with essential understanding and necessary skills to enable them work effectively in a Linux environment. It also effectively prepares a participant for the LPI Exam Certification (http://www.lpi.org) It will provide relevant Linux/Unix system administration and network administration skills to participants to enable them manage UNIX based systems operating environments. This course requires previous computer knowledge, but not necessarily I Linux. Programmers, Novice System Administrators, and new users of Linux looking for comprehensive Linux /Unix instruction Users who need to know Linux for efficient operation of a UNIX-based application will benefit from this course. AeRC is an organization championing ICT for capacity development initiatives in the region through knowledge sharing and skills development programmes. COURSE PREREQUISITES: This course requires previous computer knowledge, but not necessarily in Linux. Programmers, novice System Administrators, and new users of Linux looking for comprehensive Linux /Unix instruction, Users who need to know Linux for efficient operation of a UNIX-based application will benefit from this course. WHO SHOULD ATTEND:  Technical IT professionals (System Administrators, Network Administrators and Technical Specialists)  IT Security Professionals  Computer Science Students BENEFITS OF ATTENDING: By the end of the course the participant will have learnt how to:  Install and manage Linux Packages  Configure various hardware for use in Linux  Effectively use the Linux Command Line Interface  Perform basic file management and editing operations  Manage and monitor running processes  Implement a Linux File System and the File System Hierarchy Standard  Perform basic system administration functions like user management and backups.  Manage the Linux Graphical Interface including the X Environment and the Windows Managers like KDE and GNOME.  Install and make own custom kernels  Configure and install various Linux Servers including web servers (APACHE), DNS Servers (BIND), File Servers (SAMBA), DHCP Servers, Internet Proxies (SQUID), Email Gateways (Postfix/ sendmail with spamfilters and antivirus filtering)  Secure Linux Systems ( Hardening, SSH and Encryption)  Managing Linux Networks Services  Use Linux to implement firewalls and to perform routing.  Write BASH Scripts and Shell Programming Delegates will also gain some of the key skills required to work towards achieving the LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 certification status DURATION OF THE COURSE: The duration of the course is 5 days, at the end of the Course participants will leave with a:  A Linux Live CD  A Collection of Selected Linux HOWTO’s documents  The GO-OPEN SOURCE CD with a collection of applications that you can immediately deploy in your organisation for free Please find attached a copy of the course curriculum and registration form, should you need more information and to register for this event kindly get in touch with us. The registration fee for this course is USD$ 850 /Ksh 64,600 +16% VAT and includes the Course handbook and a CD with over 100 free security tools, administrative costs, lunches and refreshments during the course. Due to the practical nature of the course, we have limited spaces available and they will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Yours sincerely, Joseph Mwangi African eDevelopment Resource Centre eDevelopment House : : 604 Limuru Road Old Muthaiga : : P O Box 49475 00100 Nairobi : : Kenya Landline +254 20 3741646/7 : : Cell +254 722 800810 Training : : Research : : Consultancy : Publishing March-April 2010 Capacity Building Opportunities: Geographical Information Systems Course: 10-12 March (Kenya) Fiber Optics Technician Course: 23 - 26 March (Kenya) IT & Telecom Project Management Course: 29-31 March (Kenya) Linux/Unix System Administration Course: 12-16 April (Kenya) GSM/WCDMA Core (French): 27-31 April (Kenya) Book Now, Limited spaces available -------------------------------------------------- AeRC is D.I.T Registered Centre

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Laptop Update
by kris njoroge 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Hi A friend of mine just fresh from the states has a Toshiba Satellite laptop. Specs: *Processor* Intel® Pentium® Processor T4400 *Operating System* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *Memory* 4GB DDR3 800MHz memory *Hard Drive* 320GB HDD (5400rpm) *Optical Drive* DVD-SuperMulti drive (+/-R double layer) *Screen *15.6* High Definition (HD) *http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/satellite/L500/L505-LS5017 He has now reduced the price to 48k anyone interested?

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Web Applications Developer in PHP (OOP) required
by Nickson Kirongo 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

A friend needs a php guy with proficiency in mssql/mysql/oracle. CSS,XML,AJAX & JavaScript also required contact erastus(a)paritykenya.com or ekariz(a)gmail.com -- Regards, Kirongo.

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Small-Business Tech Hits Big at DEMO 2010
by aki 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Bill Snyder Bill Snyder – Tue Mar 23, 6:10 pm ET More than 60 companies are showing off their latest wares this week at DEMO Spring 2010<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/smallbusiness…>in Palm Desert, California. This year, small-business services are making a splash. Here are three of the most compelling new services I've seen at this year's show. *Zosh* I've often wanted to take a baseball bat to a piece of malfunctioning hardware, but not being particularly rich, I generally control myself. Yet the coolest demonstration here at Demo entailed exactly that. The CEO of ABJK NewCo, which makes a nifty little app called Zosh<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/smallbusiness…>, beat a fax machine into pieces and then tossed it across the stage, making the point that a small business no longer needs a fax, even when a document must be signed. No, this isn't yet another e-mail/fax service. Zosh, which is one of a number of companies here that that are showing off technology geared for the small business, is a mobile app. Let's say you're on the road, and a client e-mails you a document that has to be signed. Instead of going back to the hotel business center, or looking for the rare Internet café that lets you print, simply email the document to Zosh's server. When it comes back to your iPhone, you'll go a screen that lets you sign the document using your finger. By default, Zosh uses a fairly thin pen, so the signature looks pretty good. If you like, you can add text, or a stored image of your signature, a logo and a date. The cost: just $2.99 on the iTunes App Store<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/smallbusiness…> . *Visiarc* Downloading and opening a humongous file attachment can take forever on most mobile phones. But now there's Mobile Documents from Visiarc<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/smallbusiness…>. It's a nifty app if your company uses IMAP- or exchange-compatible e-mail systems (but not POP3) and it runs on Symbian (and soon) Android smartphones<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/smallbusiness…>. But because it replaces the mail app on the iPhone, Apple, which keeps a tight grip on the iPhone/iPad platform, has blackballed it. But if you've got the right smartphone, here's how it works. You set up an e-mail account with Visiarc. All of your mail is forwarded to the company; if there's no attachment, you'd never know the difference. But if there is, you'll see the attachment and a small tool bar. Click on it, and the document will stream right to your phone. It will cost your company about $7 a month. *Clickturn* Here's a very different sort of a problem faced by small businesses: How to send a compelling pitch to a customer's smartphone. Clickturn<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/smallbusiness…>(developed by Widgetbox) makes it very easy to create a mobile web page from scratch and send it to users via Twitter or Facebook. Using a simple set of pull down menus, you can pull content into an ad from a variety of sources and send it out. Clickturn adds a link to Twitter feeds that takes users to a page that contains pictures, Google maps and other rich media content. Instead of a static ad, build a box and fill it Twitter feeds, Facebook fan page links, polls, a photo gallery or a YouTube video. You can view a dashboard that gives a real-time view of how many clicks and retweets your ad is getting. The app is free, but Widgetbox gets a cut of fees you pay to place an ad. -- "..the game you imagined and the game that will result may not have a lot in common. Rapid prototyping is key.. " - someone.

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Harvard puts lectures, podcasts and more on iTunes U
by aki 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Want an Ivy League education but don’t want to pay Ivy League prices? That’s not exactly what you’ll get from Harvard’s offerings at iTunes U, but you’re sure to find plenty of quality, Harvard-produced content at no cost to you. Following in the footsteps of universities like Yale, Stanford, Brown and San Jose State, Harvard has just uploaded a series of courses, classes, interviews, and performances taped right from its very own campus onto iTunes University. From the Harvard iTunes U index, most material under “Life at Harvard” is sorted by department, which makes it a bit difficult to separate the short tours and preview clips from the more substantial content. Beneath that is “Learning at Harvard,” which features complete courses and ongoing Harvard podcasts. Among the highlights on iTunes U, Harvard has the complete Justice with Michael J. Sandel series produced with PBS affiliate WGBH Boston. There’s a series of 58 audio interviews with Harvard Press authors under the appropriately named Harvard University Presssection. Conversations in Public Health covers everything from the health effects of coffee to the eradication of polio to HIV prevention. The John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum section features talks from world leaders and ambassadors to an audience of Harvard students, while the Arts & Culture section features footage from performances by famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the Harvard Quintet. "..the game you imagined and the game that will result may not have a lot in common. Rapid prototyping is key.. " - someone.

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Control Your Car With an iPod Touch and Make James Bond Jealous?
by aki 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Master car hacker Dave Phipps has been modifying cars for over a quarter of a century, doing everything from tweaking stereos to rebuilding classic rides. His latest project is a 1969 Pontiac GTO convertible--the ultimate American muscle car--that has been completely restored and rewired to include automatic windows and doors, a wireless network, and voice control via Bluetooth. Phipp's latest hack? An app running on his iPod Touch that lets Phipps manipulate every subsystem of his car from across the parking lot. How does Phipps do all this? The first step was to give the GTO its own wireless network, which he accomplished by hooking up a Linksys router that broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal to his iPod Touch. Hooked up to the router is a * servos* and other controllers. On the iPod Touch, RedEye's macro functionality comes into play, with an "all down" button that rolls down all the windows and opens the top. The best part about this awesome car mod? According to Jalopnik, "there isn't a unique circuit board anywhere in the car." If you wanted to pimp your ride like Phipps did and weren't amped about mucking about with circuit board design software, you'd just need to be adept at wiring your vehicle and writing software. Phipps, Jalopnik reports, is about to get fancy with his iPodiac GTOuch: next on his list is "a USB-tunable electronic fuel injection system" for the V8 engine, as well as a head-up display on the windshield. source : PC World. -- "..the game you imagined and the game that will result may not have a lot in common. Rapid prototyping is key.. " - someone.

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Re: [Skunkworks] <Brain Teaser> Is your IQ higher than 120? </Teaser>
by MM 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Hey Skunks, <open challenge> Beat this!</open challenge> Here's the link http://www.highiqsociety.org/iq_tests/

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How can I proof that another website has plagiarized my content?
by Silas Savali 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

My client, a small company, yesterday found out (through a newspaper advert!) that a major institution has basically photocopied a whole page from their website which I happen to have developed. They have asked for my help to proof that these guys are thieves, too bad as they have actually hired lawyers to scare us! The lawyers have given us until tommorow to remove OUR CONTENT, from OUR WEBSITE or we go to court. I need help on how I can proof that we came up with this content before them. It happens to be a very niche product that we sell hence the hullabaloo as whoever has the best content wins. I already have ftp logs, emails, copygator, archive.org any more ideas?

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Re: [Skunkworks] iPay - Shopping Cart Modules
by Collins Emadau 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

On 12/03/2010, Philip Nyamwaya <nyamee(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Hi guys, > > Just a brief introduction on what iPay is: > http://www.intrepid.co.ke/i-pay-mobile-transaction-processing.html > > iPay is an online mobile payments processor that has been developed by > Intrepid Data Systems. (www.intrepid.co.ke) > We have already developed an embeddable module for the > Virtuemart Shopping Cart. > We just wanted to let all developers out there know > that we are looking for guys to develop small, tiny embeddable modules for > the following shopping cart modules: > - Drupal/UberCart > - OS Commerce > - interspire > ... and any other we may not have thought of > Once we test them, we will give full credit to you and even link back to > your website as well. > You can find our simple API at this link: > http://ipaydemo.intrepid.co.ke/iPay_API_Doc_1.0.2.pdf > Learn more about iPay here: > http://www.intrepid.co.ke/i-pay-mobile-transaction-processing.html > We will post all the modules on our website for general download > > email me at ipay(a)intrepid.co.ke if you are interested. > > Philip > > iPay - Online Payments Made Easy > > > > -- Sent from my mobile device Best Regards Collins Idewa Emadau P.O.BOX 62689 - 00200, City Square,Nairobi. KENYA. emadauidewa(a)gmail.com +254723542064 Do what you can,with what you have,where you are-Roosvelt

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Re: [Skunkworks] Viral - Makmende
by N. Kenyatta Gray 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

any chance i can get the link...thanks guys On 3/23/10, Josiah Mugambi <jmugambi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Seriously we ought to let it remain at twitter/fb. Regards, N. Kenyatta Gray +1 (415) 754 ~ 3179 ________________________________ http://google.com/profiles/nkenyattagray

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Viral - Makmende
by Joe Murithi Njeru 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

Ok, I can't believe this hasn't come up on Skunkworks yet? Its going viral all over the place Is Aki #Makmende? Is #Makmende a member of Skunkworks? -- Regards, Joe Linux User: #361092 SIP: joe.njeru(a)ekiga.net

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TrendzNairobi - A Kenyan Twitter Application
by Jacob Ayienda 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

I usually wouldnt post this without uploading it first as most probably know me but I'd like to give everyone a heads up about the project and if any one has a similar project mayb you can tell me where im going wrong. The application is a native desktop app primarily designed to determine 3 things: - Trending topics in nairobi...what nairobians are tweeting - Most active nairobi users - Most mentioned / retweeted users from nairobi Given imitations of the twitter API of going back 7 days and taking into account that some users have a data plan the user determines how far back to go i.e 24hrs - 7 days only and the algorithm used is vertical cheking 1 tweet at a time as they are downloaded. Initially I had designed the aplication to check trendz of up to 24 hrs but that became a big problem for this reasons: - The number of tweets minus the usual spammers average around 5000 tweets per day. On weekends esp. sunday is less than 2000. - Out of the 5000, unique tweets are less than 3000 if you remove retweets and crappy spam. _ Of the remaining 3000 tweets, majority are crappy updates similar to facebook updates...seriously dont make any sense to regex algorithm thus eliminating them leaving roughly 1500 unique tweets...also with links. Looking at the trending topics 24hrs based on my algorithm the trending topics that make most sense out of the top 50 during testing have been: 1. #nowplaying and nowplaying -- also trending globally almost indef. 2. Corruption -- referenced mainly news articles 3. Constitution -- referenced mainly news articles 4. Raila -- referenced mainly news articles 5. ManU also arsenal esp. during matches 6. Tweeple -- Kenyans must really love this word . . some of this include silly twitter games like #FF, #FT ... blah blah blah . 7. Arunga -- no longer trending though. referenced mainly news articles and retweets On the most active users the top list includes mainly spammers and its very difficult to filter them out...still working on it. On the most mentioned / retweeted users, the only thing that seems to work correctly but I dont want to publish users lest I be accused of trying to push traffic to them. I'd appreciate if someone build a web frontend esp. now with a general idea...my web programming sucks big time so don't expect any help from me. I'll upload the appication as soon it is stable and fixed some of the key issues. Before that happens a word of advice to twitter users in Nairobi: - Let the crappy fb updates stay in facebook or just send an sms it makes more sense. - To the spammers...you suck - To the rest...it is important to note that the more unique tweets been sent the more easier it is to come up with sensible trending topics... so tweet everything...what you're watching, listening to, where you hang out, websites and links... Website Link http://sites.google.com/site/usbdiskintegritychecker/

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Convert OST to PST
by Phares Kariuki 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

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Re: [Skunkworks] SYBASE ERROR
by wambugu esther 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

Hi guys, im having this error when i run some application in the sybase server..the funny thing is it disconnects the server and sometimes shutdown the database server.. Is there anyone who can help on this: the error is: 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.21 kernel current process (0xd600d6) infecte d with 10 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.21 kernel Error at address 0x4000000000548d0 b (getpage_with_validation+0x193) 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.21 kernel ir=0000000000000000.400000000054cd 07 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.21 kernel pc=0000000000000000.4000000000548d 0f psw=0000000000000000 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.21 kernel gr0-3 0000000000000000 000000000 0000000 4000000000548e97 400000000054cbdf 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr4-7 c000000051881b40 800000000 0396b60 0000000000000000 c00000008c312708 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr8-11 800000000040fc98 000000000 0000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr12-15 c00000008c312708 000000000 0000020 c000000044f6f138 0000000000000000 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr16-19 0000000000000000 000000000 0000001 0000000000000901 0000000000000001 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr20-23 c00000008c312708 000000000 0000000 0000000000000002 0000000000000000 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr24-27 c000000042b7e8b0 c00000004 002b280 0000000000000000 80000000003aeec0 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr28-31 0000000000000000 c00000004 1a74300 c000000044f6f5a0 c00000004001e500 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel ********************************** ** 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel SQL causing error : EXEC csp_get_a ccrue_bal '2010-03-19', 220, '', NULL 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel ********************************** ** 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 server SQL Text: EXEC csp_get_accrue_bal '2010-03-19', 220, '', NULL 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel curdb = 4 pstat = 0x10010000 laste rror = 0 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel preverror = 0 transtate = 1 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel curcmd = 264 program = 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x4000000000b571f0 pcstkwalk+0 x50() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x4000000000b57a90 ucstkgentra ce+0x2c8() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x4000000000b1f6a0 ucbacktrace +0x80() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x400000000043d08c terminate_p rocess+0xfa4() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x4000000000b35bd0 kisignal+0x 108() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x40000000005db510 _sigreturn( ) 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x4000000000548d08 getpage_wit h_validation+0x190() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x400000000054bb30 dol_bt_getn ext+0x438() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x4000000000515de4 getnext+0xf 4() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x400000000053b638 exec_eop+0x 488() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x400000000053c080 exec_eop+0x ed0() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x400000000095c970 ex ecerr installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x4000000000a60898 jc sExHandler installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x40000000009177c8 so rtmerr installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x400000000095c970 ex ecerr installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x400000000095c970 ex ecerr installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x40000000006b8520 ar itherr installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x400000000053d950 execute+0x4 48() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x40000000005950c0 curs_fetch+ 0x88() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x40000000005407c8 s_execute+0 x1658() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x40000000003e0518 s_ handle installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x4000000000578a58 sequencer+0 x268() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x400000000057a6c4 execproc+0x 424() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x4000000000541134 s_execute+0 x1fc4() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x40000000003e0518 s_ handle installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x4000000000578a58 sequencer+0 x268() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x4000000000462160 tdsrecv_lan guage+0xb0() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x40000000006b70a8 hd l_backout installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x400000000088dc70 ut _handle installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x400000000088dc70 ut _handle installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x40000000005969ec conn_hdlr+0 x774() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x400000000053d500 proc_stack_ switch+0x60() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel end of stack trace, spid 148, kpid 14024918, suid 1667 --

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Automate pdf to html conversion for MOODLE
by James Wachira 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

So guys, I have a problem. Am working on a Moodle site and the bulk of my work has been conversion of modules [Learning Material] which are in *.pdf into *.html files. The said modules are divided into sections About Course, About Author, Learning Activities etc sections of which go into different html files. I have resulted into manually having to convert this which is very tedious and repetitive to say the least. Is there a way to automate this? Say a way to parse the pdf file to produce the different html files that I produce from each pdf. Please suggest ways I can do this. Thanks, -- With Kind Regards James Wachira Nairobi .ke twitter: jwaciira | yahoo: jwaciira | gtalk: jwaciira | skype: jwaciira

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remotely deploy a .reg file to many windows Server
by Eric Mugo 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

Guys, Ive been researching on how to remotely deploy a.reg file to many servers in my network. Has nyone done it before. What tool did you use. How can it be done? Regards, Eric Mugo.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Remove child lock on Sansui TV
by maina 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

get a remote and go to menu item number 2 tht where u will find child lock,child lock shudnt affect remote functionality On Mon Mar 22nd, 2010 11:51 PM PDT Peter Osotsi wrote: >Wow; now our new house help has just locked our submissive Sansui tv, and >she has no idea what she did. Unfortunately, im using a generic remote and >have no idea how to remove the child lock. I'm getting punished as I cant >watch news or my favourite sport or cartoons. Who'll come to my aid. I have >googled for manuals to naught! > >--------------- ><?p3t3r > >Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow.

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When the Internet consumer market bites back...
by aki 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

Dear Listers, Sorry for the cross-posting and am adding my opinion. There is a story in Business Daily today titled " AccessKenya records 31 p.c. drop in profit " . No matter what way you look at the article, the consumer has spoken. I believe we are now going to see a turning point for kenya's internet pricing. Competition for higher bandwidths at affordable rates is now starting to kick off. The original idea that was used by ISPs whereby after Seacom and Teams landed was to double bandwidth at existing prices was not a good idea and thus must have lead to depressed sales or no new sales. Lack of sales puts a severe financial stress on ISP companies, especially those who took up both under-sea fiber connectivity. In my opinion, I think the market has bitten back! Data Telcos and ISPs are now going to have to go head to head on competition for newer customers. I personally welcome back the competition. :-)

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MSI Mainboards
by Geofrey Karani 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

Hello Skunks, Is there any MSI products distributor in Kenya? Am interested in some version of their mainboard. Regards, Jeff

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Cross Posting
by Ukang'a Dickson 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

Hi, >From some previous post people did raise their concern about cross-posting especially when it came to bidii africa. What would be the compelling reason someone will want to cross post? Can Bcc serve the same purpose without cross posting? I just don't understand why someone will apologize and go ahead to cross post which is frowned upon by some instead of just using Bcc and keep your concise ok. Regards Ukang'a Dickson

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To Maya or not.......
by aki 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

This thing costs a mountain. Testing simple images with sprites and 2D, not worth the mounatin. To MAYA or not, is it worth it long term. Anyone been down this road? :-) Rgds.

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Job Openings
by Andrew Wafula 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Hello, A couple of positions have come available. 1. Software Developers - currently employed in Software Development - those earning less than 100k need not apply (those are the instructions) 2. Technical Testers - Testing of software and hardware 3. Technical Sales If you are interested in any of these positions please email your CV urgently to makokha(a)outdoorsafrica.co.ke. Regards, ====================== Andrew Wafula Wapakala Web: www.wertsoft.com MSN: a_wafula(a)hotmail.com MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/awafula Blog: http://thewert.blogspot.com/ ========================================================================== If you have made mistakes...there is always another chance for you... you may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. - Mary Pickford "Great Minds Discuss Ideas; Average Minds Discuss Events; Small Minds Discuss People"

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IETF session
by Jason Mule 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Hello everybody, I just got word that IETF is in session and I thought that I would share the info. You may follow the meetings using http://tools.ietf.org/agenda/77/ (Jabber) or http://www.ietf.org/meeting/77/webex.html (Cisco Webex). Enjoy! -- Kind regards Jason Mule

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VW vs. bee
by Nick Wambugu 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

And you thought the new VW engine was efficient http://www.wbur.org/npr/123289433 Nick Wambugu

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Kenya ranked 5th worldwide and No. 1 in Africa in Wind Power Generation Projects
by [ Brainiac ] 20 Mar '10

20 Mar '10

Hello guys, did anyone know that we are ranked 4th in global wind generation just because of the Lake turkana wind project? Discovered this when trying this experiment with ushahidi. http://www.cra-africa.info/reports/view/3 Comments welcome too on the implementation. :-) -- Posted on 100% recycled electrons

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Re: [Skunkworks] File Transfer
by Silas Savali 20 Mar '10

20 Mar '10

Try Dropbox! https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTgwNDk On 19 March 2010 10:38, Gideon Kirui <gideon.kirui(a)kdn.co.ke> wrote: > > > Its true Dennis, when you speak of good internet connection it must be > Butterfly! > > > > *From:* skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto: > skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke] *On Behalf Of *David Njuki > *Sent:* Friday, March 19, 2010 9:58 AM > *To:* Skunkworks Mailing List > *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] File Transfer > > > > > > On 18 March 2010 17:31, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > if you have a good internet connection like Butterfly( am sorry Odhiambo > Washington, I swear my comp automatically inserts that phrase whenever am > talking of good internet connections like Butterfly, and it just did again) > you can both download pidgin from http://pidgin.im . Pidgin is > a multi-platform(Fedora<ftp://mirror.yandex.ru/fedora/russianfedora/releases/12/RFRemix/i386/iso/RFRemix-12-i386-DVD.iso>, > Linux<ftp://mirror.yandex.ru/fedora/russianfedora/releases/12/RFRemix/i386/iso/RFRemix-12-i386-DVD.iso>, > Windows, Mac OS) chat client supporting XMPP(Gmail, Facebook), MSN, AIM, > IRC and several if not all chat clients. > > > > It has a feature that allows you to send files directly to a person you are > chatting with. > > > Really??? The guy wants to transfer 70MB, I don't think that is the right > solution. Kevin should use popular file hosting services like rapidshare, > megaupload etc > > > > > -- > ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ > 'spɹɐƃǝɹ > ıʞnɾu pıʌɐp > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >

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Re: [Skunkworks] Deciding my fate ... :S
by Rahim Kara 20 Mar '10

20 Mar '10

Hi, There's an Intern who's put his info on the form but hasn't included his email address. Can i please have your address so that i can contact you? Rahim.

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intern needed
by Jacinta Gugu 20 Mar '10

20 Mar '10

am looking for an intern, who has at least a diploma in IT the person must be willing to teach , and work in limuru, the internship pays a small amount. if you are interested contact me on wawiragu(a)yahoo.com

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OT: Fone Data Transfer
by Max Muraya 20 Mar '10

20 Mar '10

Hi, Anyone interested in Fone Data Transfer i.e Phonebook,SMS,Images etc from any Phone to any Phone contact me offlist. Thanks

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This is funny : Doom and Duke were controversial computer games?
by aki 20 Mar '10

20 Mar '10

And these are too funny. What were the coders/designers thinking? :-)))))))) BMX XXX : Knocked out a sub-standard BMX sim? No problem - just put lots of over-endowed topless female characters in it and change the title to something risqué. This shocker brought in nudity to replace playability - you could even unlock footage of strippers - but it didn't impress major US games sellers like Wal-Mart, which promptly pulled the title from its shelves. Bully (Canis Canem Edit) : If you want to kick off a little controversy before a game has even hit the shelves then you can do worse than calling it 'Bully' and showing footage of the protagonist punching another pupil. Re-named Canis Canem Edit (Latin for dog eat dog) in this region - this game was not nearly as controversial as the hype suggested. Still, that didn't stop anti-bullying groups giving it a sound kicking and probably a wedgie as well. Carmageddon : Carmageddon's brush with controversy came about thanks to its focus on the running over of pedestrians. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) took exception to the blood and gore that was splashed about throughout the game and denied it a certificate. It took 10 months for that decision to be overturned, with a modified version which saw victims spurt green blood sold in the interim. http://tech.uk.msn.com/gaming/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=149689974&page=2

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Companies rush to lease KPLC’s over-the-power-line cable
by aki 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

Information and telecommunication (IT) firms are rushing to secure a lease of Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) fibre, as an assurance to offer round-the-clock connectivity which is becoming a key selling factor. Unlike the terrestrial fibre optic cables, the-over-the-power-line fibre is not prone to vandalism and also eliminates costs associated with repairs or providing security to the underground cables. For instance, Telkom Kenya says it spends an average of Sh500,000 per incident of vandalism. The scramble has seen four big operators, Jamii Telecommunication Ltd, Safaricom Ltd and Wananchi Group and latest Kenya Data Network (KDN) sign agreements with KPLC to lease capacity. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/Companies%20rush%20to… ( PS : My view. While all the above players are establishing long term solutions, we have companies like Access Kenya who are only interested in sending out PR pages about expanding outside kenya. I read another article the other day by BD on AK spreading its services via partnerships across the borders and it seemed so out of contact with reality. Something is not right at AK and selling snow to the eskimos? )

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Creating the new generation ISP....
by aki 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

By June this year, we may be coming very close to a stable international class backbone network. Both under ground and over head fibers nationally will provide redundancy and less dependence on vsats. With Eassy entry into the market, there is going to be competition again on core prices. Where does this leave us? We need to start dreaming about getting the next generation ISP onto the market. I think consumers are pretty tired of current names and services. Services on offer : - Cheaper VOIP Rates. Will CCK finally allow Kenyans to operate VOIP gateways and run online business without any interconnections into public networks, emergency services? - Video feeds, event planners and multimedia. : Will newer ways of doing this change ideas and applications? - Will now Eassy offer core 10Mbit bandwidth allocations @ 1200USD/Month because right now 10Mbit is 6000USD!? If so, designing much cheaper services will become a reality. - Will we now finally start building network centres, hosting and offline backup systems? I can't wait to see the outcome and possibly try and be a part of it some way. Exciting times and prospects ahead. :-)

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And here comes the EASSY undersea fiber..
by aki 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

The imminent arrival of Kenya’s third international fibre optic this weekend is set to renew debate on the pricing of communication. The East African Submarine System (EASSy) will dock in Mombasa this weekend, two weeks earlier than initially scheduled. Although capacity offered on EASSy will only be available for commercial use in June after it undergoes a mandatory testing period, the cable’s physical arrival promises to set off major realignments in the Internet sector over the next three months. Industry analysts view the entry of EASSy as the catalyst that the local data market needs to effect significantly lower pricing for communications. “Having three or more players in the market inevitably leads to lower prices as competitive market forces come into play,” said Joe Sloan, International Finance Corporation (IFC). A recent study on Internet trends in Kenya by TNS Research reveals that while 77 per cent of Kenyans want to get online more frequently, many are often put off by the high cost and low speeds currently offered by the market. EASSy hopes to jolt pricing in the market with its unique costing model, which does not require its customers —typically Internet service providers —to sign long-term contracts in order to access connectivity, unlike other operators. While prices on both Seacom and TEAMS are pegged to long-term, 20 year contracts, EASSy’s pricing model will feature short-term leases that offer the smaller Internet service provider cheaper options than those currently in the market “This will allow for more flexibility for our customers. The key differentiation between our offering and the others is that we allow our customers to buy capacity in the amounts they can afford, which opens up our service to smaller players,” said Chris Wood, CEO of the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC). http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/EASSy%20landing%20rev…

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Re: [Skunkworks] [OT] bill@kplc.co.ke : Delivery to KPLC failed permanently
by maina 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

The easiest way to pay kplc bill is to use M-pesa,pay bills comfortably seating on your favourite sofa no long queues On Fri Mar 19th, 2010 6:38 AM PDT Alvin Jason Ochieng wrote: >To escape lines Ken...Barclays also take payment... > > > >On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Ken Teyie <kenteyie(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> But why does one have to go to Uchumi? >> >> On 3/19/10, David Njuki <njukey(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> On 19 March 2010 13:55, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> KPLC have counters at UCHUMI outlets for BILL PAYMENT . They are not >>>> online >>>> though !! >>>> >>>> You have to know your bill !!! >>> >>> >>> They should be online Alvin, I was able to see my exact balance two days ago >>> at Uchumi Langata. >>> >>> -- >>> ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ >>> 'spɹɐƃǝɹ >>> ıʞnɾu pıʌɐp >>> >> >> >> -- >> KT, >> M: +254 722 28 98 04 >> www.mondeas.com >> >> “When you are busy making excuses, you are not making money, making >> friends, or making the world a better place. Every loser out there has >> an excuse as to why they’re not a winner – but at the end of the day, >> they’re still a loser with an excuse.” -Tana Goertz >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet >> http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >_______________________________________________ >Skunkworks mailing list >Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >------------ >Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet >http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… >------------ >Skunkworks Rules >http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >------------ >Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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A major question to e- or m-payment gateway gurus....
by aki 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

This is not my cup nor project ( I'm more on silly things like games.... ) but I've been quite curious about a few questions. And I think for the sake of Mobile or Web developers, it would be nice to have this discussion. First, congrats again to David Mugo and his payment gateway. Since he is on the list, maybe he can share some experiences of the project. David or others on this list, I'd like to start with these questions and also present this thread questions as your payment gateway marketing to eg the list : - What has been the uptake of the payment gateways? - How many kenyan websites are using these? - What is the process for web developer to integrate the gateways into client sites, what have been the bonuses and pitfalls? - How about m-payment and are your systems fully capabale of this? - How many kenyan sites have created m-portals that allow for payments while how many have sms driven menus to allow for payments? You ladies and gents built the systems and gateways but has the market digested it and have Mobile/Web developers taken up the challenges to produce such? I've googled and have been unable to find ANY SITE that offers an m-portal nor sms-driven menu which is integrated to your gateways. Which then leads me to think that this payment sector is over even before it begun. What a sad story that would be if true. And please if 1-20 sites are using your systems that does not count. The target I assume was around at least a few thousand by now. Share you thots. :-)

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BCP utility in SQL Server
by Mr. Lawi 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

Hi guys, bcp.exe dbname.db_user.cust_table out c:\bcp\reports\report.txt -f cust.fmt -S MSSQL -U db_user -P db_user -c I get this error/warning: "-c override -f" The cust.fmt file is as below: 1 SQLCHAR 0 10 "\t" 1 Name 2 SQLCHAR 0 16 "\t" 2 Cust_ID 3 SQLCHAR 0 10 "\t" 3 Town 4 SQLCHAR 0 10 "\t" 4 ClassCode 5 SQLCHAR 0 10 "\t" 5 DescCode 6 SQLCHAR 0 80 "\t" 6 Term Description 7 SQLCHAR 0 16 "\t" 7 AccountNumber 8 SQLCHAR 0 10 "\t" 8 Status 9 SQLCHAR 0 10 "\t" 9 Date 10 SQLCHAR 0 10 "\t" 10 OpeningDate 11 SQLCHAR 0 10 "\t\n" 11 MaturityDate Thnx

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[OT] bill@kplc.co.ke : Delivery to KPLC failed permanently
by Ken Teyie 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently: bill(a)kplc.co.ke ....it was rejected by the recipient domain. So how are we expected to check electricity balances. SMS to 5551 takes eons, now this plus all the power bill fuel charge ripoff. AND who has the time to queue for bills? Surely KLPC!

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<Brain Teaser> Is your IQ higher than 120? </Teaser>
by Jared Koyier 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

Is your IQ higher than 120? They say only people with an IQ of 120 or higher can figure this out? IF: 2 + 3 = 10 7 + 2 = 63 6 + 5 = 66 8 + 4 = 96 Then: 9 + 7 = ? If you find out the number, use it as the password to open the excel file, put your name on the list and send it to other people ...

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