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FourSquare
by Clement Ongera 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

http://foursquare.com/ the latest entrant(According to me) of yet another social media. -- Many Thanks. Regards, Clement Ongera.

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File Transfer
by Kevin Gichuhi 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

*Hi guys I need to get a fellow of mine in lodwar a file of 70MB is there a website that offers file transfer service? Or any online option? Pliz advice * -- *Waigwa Gichuhi # +254-722 977 563 / +254-750 252 012 Blog:http://waigwagichuhi.blogspot.com/*

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I am looking for CD/DVD surface printing service
by Claire Njoki 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

Hi guys, I am looking for someone who does CD/DVD surface printing. I am not thinking of stickers on the CD/DVD, but real professionally done full-colour surface printing. Please quote the price per piece for 3,000 copies. Thanks, Claire.

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Fwd: Congrats, "Malili Technopolis Concept Paper" is hot on Twitter this hour
by Brian Longwe 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

V interesting! Mblayo Sent from my "HaiPhone" Begin forwarded message: > From: donotreply(a)slidesharemailer.com > Date: March 19, 2010 9:58:02 AM GMT+03:00 > To: blongwe(a)gmail.com <blongwe(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Congrats, "Malili Technopolis Concept Paper" is hot on > Twitter this hour > > > "Malili Technopolis Concept Paper" is being tweeted more than any > other document on SlideShare right now. So we've put it on the > homepage of SlideShare.net (in the "Hot on Twitter" section). > > Well done, you! > > - SlideShare Team

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Look for web developers
by simo simo 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

A payment systems company is looking for developers with good knowledge of php and mysql and have a basic knowledge of Linux. Hands on experience is a must. This is for a job not internship. send cv to simo952(a)gmail.com

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Nairobi GTUGS
by Phares Kariuki 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

The Nairobi chapter of the Google Technology User Group ( http://nairobi.gtugs.org) is up and running. Its a network of Google technology enthusiasts interested in innovating, hacking and mashing solutions from Maps, Android, App Engine and the whole Google API shebang! The next meetup will take place on 27th Mar 2010 at the Nairobi Institute of Technology 1030-1400hrs. If you have any particular requests or have some cool stuff to share on any Google tech kindly drop a line to ahmed(a)gtugs.org -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Market price for a 12" Powerbook G4
by Peter Karunyu 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

What is the market price for the aforementioned with 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, 1.33GHz, Wi-fi, Bluetooth & OS X 10.4. Battery lasts about 3hrs. Prices on ebay range from 200 to 400+ USD, is this the case here in town? Much thanks. -- Sent from my mobile device

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Apple sues HTC over iPhone patents
by aki 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Apple is suing the Taiwanese handset maker HTC, alleging that it has infringed 20 patents relating to "the iPhone's user interface, underlying architecture and hardware". Among the patents that Apple alleges have been infringed are a number relating to touchscreen interfaces – for which the iPhone has become the best-known, though it was not the first, mobile device. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/mar/02/apple-sues-htc-iphone-pate…

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MCTIP: SQL SERVER 2005 TRAINING KITS
by purity mwangi 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Hi, Anyone with access to MCTIP: SQL SERVER 2005 TRAINING KITS? Kind regards, Purity,

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public service of Kenya New Website
by saich 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

check out their new website @ least its an improvement from the last one http://www.publicservice.go.ke htpp://www.labour.go.ke

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Grid based programming?
by aki 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Just checking if anyone has done 2D graphics programming and can share some insights. Is it grid based such that the grid gives eg location using an array? I think it does but how many grids then makes the screen display? L plates... :-)

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Bug in Mailman Skunkworks
by Martin Muraguri 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Bug in Mailman version 2.1.13 We're sorry, we hit a bug! Please inform the webmaster for this site of this problem. Printing of traceback and other system information has been explicitly inhibited, but the webmaster can find this information in the Mailman error logs. *I need to unsubscribe kindly assist.* -- Best Regards Martin Maina C: +254726937792 , +254770147485 T: +254 0202465663 E: martinmur87(a)gmail.com W: http://martingeek.110mb.com

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Re: [Skunkworks] Go Create
by Rahim Kara 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Brothers and sisters of creative minds, This application extends to everyone in our region. Send this mail to whomsoever you know would be interested. Rahim. Creative minds Go Create Adobe SA launches online public-voting competition to ignite creative juices Johannesburg -- 18 March 2010 -- Adobe South Africa has launched an exciting online competition open to creative professionals, students, and agencies aiming to spark their collective creative genius. With R100 000 in products and prizes up for grabs, the Go Create competition (www.gocreate.co.za <http://www.gocreate.co.za> ) encourages entrants to be as creative as possible. The overall winners per category will be selected by public vote. "The theme for the Go Create competition is 'My Creative Suite', reflecting the pivotal role Adobe plays in the creative process, whether in design, video, Web or photography disciplines," says Leonard Rabotapi, Adobe marketing manager for Africa. The task of developing the Web interface was contracted to Johannesburg-based multimedia agency Digital Dynamite. The site epitomises the functionality Adobe products bring to the digital realm, with users able to upload their creative efforts, vote for their designs of choice, and spread the word through social media sites such as Facebook. Digital Dynamite MD Brian Pfeiffer says the approach to developing the Go Create website was unique as it is both dynamic and real time, which has the sophistication to develop and build a community for Adobe. He points out that the system has built-in intelligence, which tracks and tallies votes in real time. Once an individual submission receives 100 or more votes, it automatically moves to the Hall of Fame section. To showcase your creative talent, register today at www.gocreate.co.za <http://www.gocreate.co.za> . About Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe revolutionises how the world engages with ideas and information -- anytime, anywhere and through any medium. For more information, visit www.adobe.com/africa <http://www.adobe.com/africa> .

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Re: [Skunkworks] Bypassing content filters
by George Njoroge 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Hey Davis, I managed to use the ultra reach software but got some challenges: 1) How comes its is stuck to IE, can I use it on other browsers? 2) How do i make other applications use this tool like torrent downloaders? Regards TheMburu On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 3:07 PM, benard davis <talk2davis(a)gmail.com> wrote: > try ultra surf http://www.ultrareach.com/ > > On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 2:48 PM, Philip Musyoki <pmusyoki(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Impunity at the workplace. Wht do Kenyan's have to break all the laws? >> Gods, mans and employers? >> >> And then we ask why the country is becoming a failed state? >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > -- Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new untried.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Pan African Conference
by Rahim Kara 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Twitter Feed. #AfMediaConf It is worth a follow.

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IDLELO 4 conference registration
by Judy Okite 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Dear All, Apologies for cross posting..... if you are planning to attend the IDLELO 4 Conference meeting that will be held in Ghana, from 17-21st May 2010. Kindly register online for logistical purposes. http://idlelo.net/ *About IDLELO Conference:* * * *IDLELO** is one event for FOSS practitioners, developers and advocates as well as governments to showcase results, share experiences and challenges, review progress on the continent in diverse domains and chart a way forward for an African future grounded in true ownership of technology.** * * * *IDLELO** is therefore a premier international forum for the presentation of research results in Free and Open Source Software(FOSS) in Africa.* * * *The **IDLELO** Conference offers a real opportunity to discuss new issues, tackle complex problems and find advanced enabling solutions able to shape new trends in FOSS and related technologies on the African continent.* 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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Hotel POS/Reservation System
by David Mugo 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Hi, Am looking for a Hotel POS/Reservation System for immediate implementation at an already running hotel. This should be able to handle room reservations and the basic functions of a POS. I need features of whatever you are offering and pricing. You can also send me quotes offlist. If you can suggest any open source systems I would be glad to look at them but locally developed software would be of preference. David. -- ------------- http://blog.majibu.com

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Microsoft getting into Infrastructure?
by Bernard Owuor 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

I just received an ad in my hotmail inbox. (targeting Japan residents) Hotmail/MSN users can get - 12Mbps Broadband @ about $18 / month (non users = $45pm) - 50Mbps BB @ $30 / month (non users = @ $50 pm) Who can guess when Kenya will be there? Olive trees are important. They represent everything that roots us, anchors us, identifies us and locates us in this world - whether it be belonging to a family, a community, a tribe, a nation, a religion or, most of all, a place called home. Thomas L Friedman. The Lexus and The Olive Tree

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks Server Update
by Josiah Mugambi 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

Now at *64900/-* * *-- Josiah Mugambi On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 11:13 AM, Josiah Mugambi <jmugambi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > The list back up finally (big thanks to Ken, Khoi & Davie @ Wananchi). Had > to move it to a small box so it's still old hardware - a temporary solution > at best. > > Phares and I are still collecting the contributions ( currently stand at * > 57400*), and are now looking to identify suitable hardware at less than > 80000/- .Any leads for reasonable hardware anyone? The plan is to get the > server by end of March. > > We really appreciate those who have managed to chip in. > > -- > Josiah Mugambi >

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Re: [Skunkworks] Grid based programming?
by Steve Obbayi 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

@Aki no prob @Rad , ogre 3d, started playing around with it about 2 yrs ago. its amazing. am actually doing something with it and HTML5's canvas. depending how busy i get i might have something solid in a couple of months Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rad!" <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 3:05:36 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Grid based programming? Interesting initiative. After you get the basics using simple polygon manipulation you might want to look into something like OGRE – Open Source 3D Graphics Engine<http://www.ogre3d.org/> to really push the envelope On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 9:47 PM, aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > @Steve, cheers buddy. thnks for the tips. :-)) > > @Wash, lol!! :-)) > > Now if I could only type fast enoguh and get my objects correct, Kenyan > Sniper would be a reality sooner than 12 months. :-)) > > _______________________________________________ > 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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view image odbc + sybase + php
by ukuta ken 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

hello scenario -------------- images stored as binary in sybase odbc-connection swali -------- how do i view the image in a browser? i have tried (almost) everything in vain. this is my code ------------------------ <?php function hex2bin($data){ $len = strlen($data); return pack("H" . $len, $data); } $connH=odbc_pconnect("myDB","me","mypassword") or die(odbc_errormsg()); $result=odbc_exec($connH, "select top 1 image from images where id='1'"); if ($result) { odbc_longreadlen($result, 131072); odbc_binmode($result,ODBC_BINMODE_CONVERT); $m_FValue=odbc_result($result, 1); header("Content-Type: image/jpeg"); echo $out=hex2bin($m_FValue); } ?>

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Space segment running out...New Sat position : Telstar 11
by aki 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

Nairobi Elevation = 7deg Nairobi Azimuth = 270deg Skew = -88deg Ku band, minimum size dish = 3.6metre ? :-))))

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websites designer
by Kenyan-domain 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

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Applications now open [Internet Society]
by Vincent Ngundi 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

[On Behalf of Connie J Kendig, ISOC] Dear Colleagues, The Internet Society has announced that it is seeking applications for the next round of the ISOC Fellowship to the IETF program, part of its Next Generation Leaders (NGL) programme (www.isoc.org/leaders) The Fellowship program offers engineers from developing countries fellowships that fund the cost of attending an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting. As you know, the IETF is the Internet's premier standards-making body, responsible for the development of protocols used in IP-based networks. IETF participants represent an international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers involved in the technical operation of the Internet and the continuing evolution of Internet architecture. Fellowships will be awarded through a competitive application process. The Internet Society is currently accepting fellowship applications for the next two IETF meetings: * IETF 78, 25-30 July, Maastricht, Netherlands * IETF 79, 7-12 November, Beijing, China http://www.isoc.org/educpillar/fellowship/index.php Fellowship applications for both IETF meetings are due by 16 April 2010. Two other components of the NGL are accepting applications: ISOC IGF Ambassadors <http://www.isoc.org/pubpolpillar/igfambassadors/> NGL eLearning programme <http://www.isoc.org/leaders/elearning.php> To learn more about the NGL, and each of the three components, please visit: www.isoc.org/leaders Please review each component separately, including the different criteria, to help you decide which component(s) are appropriate for your professional background and future goals. Please note that each component has a different application deadline. I encourage you to pass information about this programme to individuals involved in your network that have a keen interest in the Internet standardisation activities of the IETF and/or in Internet governance issues. The Internet Society’s Next Generation Leaders programme is sponsored by Nominet Trust. The Internet Society Fellowships to the IETF are also sponsored by Afilias, Google, Microsoft, and Intel. If you have questions, please do not hesiate to contact Connie Kendig < kendig(a)isoc.org <kendig(a)isoc.org%20%20>>. Kind Regards, Connie J Kendig ISOC

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Implications of the Draft Constitution for ICT
by Michael Murungi 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

Dear Colleagues Read about what the draft new constitution portends for our ICT industry on this article on my blog: http://michaelmurungi.blogspot.com/ . -- Michael M. Murungi - ICT Legal Expert http://michaelmurungi.blogspot.com

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For all the C-Band'ers out there.....
by aki 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

If Wimax messed you up on 3.5Ghz, there is a simple solution. A feedhorn filter from any company that operates between 3.7-4.2Ghz and say goodbye to the maneno from the increased TX levels from many wimax sites. Consider a Norsat one. Rgds.

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Anyone buying old laptops?
by Claire Njoki 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

Hi, A friend of mine has some old PII Dell latitude laptops that she wants to sell. The guys who buy used/old/damaged laptops say that they are only taking PIII and above... Does anyone know anyone who can buy old PII laptops. Surely, there must be something that can be salvaged from a PII laptop. Claire.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Anyone buying old laptops?
by Solomon Mburu 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

@Alvin LOLEST -----Original Message----- From: Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola(a)gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 16:24 To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Anyone buying old laptops? Even the National Archives may think twice....lol On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Claire Njoki <clairenjoki(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Oh my, > > At this rate I think the Kenya National Archives might be the only option..lol > > Claire. > > On 3/16/10, Thomas Kibui <thomas.kibui(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Dont think she will get a buyer ... >> >> Options: >> >> Donate to schools ... >> Kenya national Archives .. >> >> >> >> >> >> On 16 March 2010 15:13, Claire Njoki <clairenjoki(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> A friend of mine has some old PII Dell latitude laptops that she wants >>> to sell. The guys who buy used/old/damaged laptops say that they are >>> only taking PIII and above... >>> >>> Does anyone know anyone who can buy old PII laptops. Surely, there >>> must be something that can be salvaged from a PII laptop. >>> >>> Claire. >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 htt [The entire original message is not included]

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so there's cloud computing....and then there's the sewage, garbage clouds
by aki 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

I'm just taking a poke at this, pls go ahaed and shred as necessary. :-). When compared to cloud computing, don't you think that the toilet/garbage bins follow the same system? Once you finish your thing in the loos etc, the flush is a keyboard while the water is the processor. Flushed away, it is not longer you issue to know where the sewage goes, how it is treated and what facilities contain the treatment plant. Similarly, why is e-waste such a big issue and why is it your problem? Apply the cloud and see that the cloud : Does it exist?.... Am I close to a ban on this list? :-)

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OT : What will you pay for a car that is 25 years old?
by aki 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

We are not talking of collectors items. Due to depreciation, cars lose value. Even insurers will not cover such cars and charge seperately. In KENYA = Ksh 150,000/- or more! Junk has some value. In UK = Please take it away from me! It will cost me more to dispose of it In Japan = Scrap. No one wants its In some parts of Europe = Please take it away from me! It will cost me more to dispose of it If you have travelled and seen such, pls add your thots. :-) Rgds.

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Used computers.....
by aki 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

There is an on-going discussion on the kictanet list about proposals to completely ban used computers. IMHO, I'm against the ban and the excuses about e-waste or otherwise do not justify a complete ban on used computers. The used computer market has to supplement the new machines market. As an example, about 3 years ago , I wanted a server to do some test deployment before going on a new system. I bought an old compaq server from Evans company, though have never met him. The compaq server helped me quite alot and ran well for about 2 years before it outlived its function so I gave it to a friend who used it to do his test deployment. All I'm saying, without the option to buy a cheaper server, my test project would not have seen any attempt as getting a new one was not a priority. In a lot of ways, the used computer market has helped many kenyans get IT skills, and there was a time when clones used to dominate the end user market as larger names were only interested in corporate markets. I personally feel that we should not forget the used computer market, how it has helped and made it possible for many. I'm sure it has helped plenty on this list too. I think we need to show some support to the used computer market by echoing our concerns about such a ban. I hope Evans can make a very strong case against the proposed ban. Is there anyone on this list who has benefited from used computers, share you thoughts. ( BTW, I'm not an importer of such equipment etc. Am just sharing my views on this list ). Me thots. Rgds.

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Quickbooks
by Thomas Odol 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

who are the dealers of quickbooks software in Nairobi. regards, Odol. -- ______________________________ http://www.pamojaclub.com

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Re: [Skunkworks] for the students
by Rahim Kara 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

Hi, I'm looking for students at different Uni's to work with so that i can have an avenue at speaking at these schools about technologies i work with. These technologies include : Indesign Photoshop illustrator Flex & Air Video with Premier Video with Final Cut Studio Audio with logic Studio Audio with SoundBooth Apple Mac OS X Can i get representatives? Please fill this form if you'd like me to speak at your school. http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGZFSXh6cnRMdFFQeXRqcmZ1Wld… *Rahim. *

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Re: [Skunkworks] OT: Car System
by Nzomo Bernard 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

An FM expander costs at most 200/=. Just cross over to the other side of TOM MBOYA. The FM expander fits in between your antenna cable and your radio (It has a connector that goes into your radio). The other connection needed is to give it power...12V that is. Simple as it sounds. -- Regards, M. Bernard Nzomo

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SALES EXECUTIVES
by bernard kioko 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

We are looking for Sales Executives to fill our Sales and Marketing Department. Applicants should be conversant with Software Sales and marketing with an inclination to mobile solutions. CVs should be sent to work(a)bernsoft.com

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Flemil src now available
by solomon kariri 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

After a few bug fixes and reviews, I have finally added Flemil to google code. Its now available as open source software under GPL license. Please inbox me at solomonkariri(a)flemil.com if you would like to be added to the list of committers. -- Solomon Kariri, Software Developer, Cell: +254736 729 450 Skype: solomonkariri

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nancy bosire requests anonymous contacts sharing
by nancy bosire 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

skunkworks, Just a reminder that I use Boxbe to manage my inbox. I think Boxbe can help you, too! Here's the link: https://www.boxbe.com/register?tc=1971531954_1177461373 -nancy Please do not reply directly to this email. This message was sent at the request of bozaya(a)gmail.com. Boxbe will not use your email address for any other purpose. Click the link below if you would prefer not to receive any further invitations from Boxbe members: https://www.boxbe.com/unsubscribe?email=skunkworks@my.co.ke&tc=1971531954_1… Boxbe integrates with Yahoo!, Gmail, Google Apps, and AOL. Get Boxbe today! Boxbe, Inc. | 2390 Chestnut Street #201 | San Francisco, CA 94123

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Re: [Skunkworks] A site to check out.
by Rahim Kara 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

http://www.noupe.com/showcases/the-ultimate-ugly-showcase-of-current-govern…

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[Fwd: [ISOC] Call for Applications [ISOC NGL programme]]
by Michuki Mwangi 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [ISOC] Call for Applications [ISOC NGL programme] Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:09:06 -0400 From: Connie Kendig <kendig(a)isoc.org> To: isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org [apologies if you have received this message in duplicate] Dear Internet Society members: The Internet Society (ISOC) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) programme (www.isoc.org/leaders) . The programme is a unique blend of coursework and practical experience that helps prepare young professionals from around the world to become the next generation of Internet technology, policy, and business leaders. Each year, the Internet Society will accept a group of qualified young Internet professionals from academia, the public sector, technology industries, and civil society into its Next Generation Leaders programme. Applications are now open for three of the NGL components: ISOC Fellowship to the IETF <http://www.isoc.org/educpillar/fellowship/> ISOC IGF Ambassadors <http://www.isoc.org/pubpolpillar/igfambassadors/> NGL eLearning programme <http://www.isoc.org/leaders/elearning.php> To learn more about the NGL, and each of the three components, please visit: www.isoc.org/leaders Please review each component separately, including the different criteria, to help you decide which component(s) are appropriate for your professional background and future goals. Please note that each component has a different application deadline. Best, Connie J Kendig Sponsored Programs & Grants Manager Internet Society www.isoc.org <Kendig(a)isoc.org> Tel: +1 703 439-2136 _______________________________________________ Isoc-members-announce mailing list Isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org http://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/isoc-members-announce

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Re: [Skunkworks] : The registration page
by Rahim Kara 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Ahem.. the dweeb that i am.. forgot to put in entries for the name and email fields. A few have registered already, please let me know your email add's. Drop them to me @ kara.rahim(a)gmail.com Thanks. and sorry about the inconv. The air fellow, please let me know who you are as well. :D Rahim.

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Toshiba Laptop for sale
by kris njoroge 16 Mar '10

16 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 is asking for 60k

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IT JOB SEEKER
by MICHAEL AKUNGA 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

I am 24 years with good computer Knowledge and skills. I have a diploma in I.T and 3 years experience. I posses good interpersonal skills, creative and hardworking looking for I.T job especially in programming environment or I.T support. In programming, I have knowledge in JAVA, DELPHI, C++, VB6 and VB.Net, I have clear programming experience in VB 6 and SQL, In I.T Support I have support experience from corporate environment involving Software and hardware installation, networking, database manipulation, data processing, information security and user training. Any support will be highly appreciated I can be reached on 0726174815 or emails below. thanks -- MICHAEL A. AKUNGA (+254) 0726 174 815 michaelakunga(a)gmail.com michaelakunga(a)yahoo.com

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Re: [Skunkworks] Decide my fate
by Rahim Kara 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Thank you all for the info and queries regarding the talks, in order to work things out with a bit more organization, i'd like to ask for you to fill out this form : http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHVxU1lUMllmNjdUYWE3RWpPd09… This way, you get to decide my fate ;) Rahim.

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Sourcing for a Corporate ISP
by James Kagwe 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

My client is looking for a good ISP to provide for him services for the next minimum 1 year. Please recommend as per your experience the ISP you think could provide better service as per the below requirements; * 1000/4000Kbps guaranteed bandwith. * At least 4 public IP will be required. * Comprehensive SLA with 99.5% uptime & penalties in case of downtime or bandwith fluctuations from the first bullet requirement. * Contract period is initially for the period of 12 Months, but may extend to 2 years. * Local support should be available all the time and response time should be less than 1 hour.** * 99.5% network availability 24X7.** * In case of any hardware failure, hot back up equipment should be available.** ï¿½ï¿½à¡±ï¿½

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Web designer wanted
by Solomon Mburu 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

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 -----Original Message----- 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

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This website you have to look at
by Isaak Mogetutu 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

http://www.thetoke.com -- Regards Mogetutu Twitter: twitter.com/mogetutu Skype: mogetutu

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CD/DVD Surface Printing
by Claire Njoki 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Hi guys, I am looking for someone who does CD/DVD surface printing. I am not thinking of stickers on the CD/DVD, but real professionally done full-colour surface printing. Please quote the price per piece for 3,000 copies. Thanks, Claire.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Fw: iPay - Shopping Cart Modules
by Philip Nyamwaya 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Can be worked out. Drop me an email at ipay(a)intrepid.co.ke Lets talk Philip --- On Fri, 3/12/10, Joseph McDonald <mcdonaldoj(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Joseph McDonald <mcdonaldoj(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Fw: iPay - Shopping Cart Modules To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Friday, March 12, 2010, 8:17 AM what about revenue share? On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 4:10 PM, 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 (Intrepid) _______________________________________________ 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 -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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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Local Google Maps layers
by Peter Karunyu 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Good people, Anyone know if there exists free or commercial maps/GPS markers for any of the following here in Kenya: 1. Hospitals, health centers, clinics etc 2. Police stations 3. Government institutions 4. Other interesting locations Kinda like what the Map Kibera project did for Kibera, but now for the entire city and/or country?

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Mail & Calendaring System on Suse
by Simon Mbuthia 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Hey skunk[ettes], I hope you all are doing great. Now, a friend sent me the table below. He needs a mail and calendaring solution meeting the stipulated requirements. He would like to go the zimbra way, but I'm not sure if the open source edition meets the requirements. is there an alternative that you can prolly suggest? Thanks, Me ---------- Forwarded message ---------- To: "simon.mbuthia" <simon.mbuthia(a)gmail.com> The proposed application must run on Suse Linux Operating System.** The application must provide high level security** Support for 300 mailboxes / users.** Provide for mailbox size limit and message size management features.** Provide for user and system activity monitoring** Provide for *Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (*LDAP) Support for authentication.** Support for mail processing, both incoming and outgoing*.* Support for resend / retract messages, appointments, etc.** Support for global, groups, and personal contacts (address books) with Auto-complete addresses** Support for status tracking** Support for rich find / search / filter capabilities** Support for attachment processing of all types** Support for auto signatures / multiple signatures** Support for rules based message handling** Support for shared folders** Support for appointments management** Support for Day, Week, Month and Year multi-user and personal calendars** Support for events management** Support for tasks management** Support for various formats for Import / export of contacts, mails, etc.** Support for easy and efficient search of contacts across multiple books** Support for Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) / XML Support** Support for online backup and restore** Support for rule based archiving** Support for personal folders management** Ability to handle junk and spam mail** Support for auto spell checking or spell as you type** Support for delayed delivery, mail prioritizing and reply requesting** Support for notifications of new mail, alarms, returns, etc** Support for common text editors eg. WordPad, Open Office or Microsoft Word** Support for e-mail auto save** Ability to maintain history per contact** Support group forums for internal collaboration** Ability to manage mailing lists** Ability to restrict send to specific domain / email addresses.** Ability to restrict receive from specific domain / email addresses.** Ability to forward emails and other content to other domains / email addresses.** Ability to use customized disclaimers.** *Integration with the common existing e-mail clients* Must have capability to support the following: Support Microsoft Outlook MAPI client protocol for incoming mail. Support POP3 or IMAP4 email client protocols for use by client’s software such as Outlook Express, Mozilla Thunderbird, Eudora, etc for incoming mail Support web access for email via commonly used web browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Fire fox, etc with easy to use graphical user interface. Support wireless mobile web access for email by mobile phone users, both for sending and receiving. Must support SMTP for outgoing mail. *4.0 System server administration* 4.1 Should provide for a centralized and comprehensive Web-based Graphic User Interface facility for all system wide and user features administration. Must have own spam protection (Industry-leading Anti Spam) with auto update capability. Must have own virus protection (Industry-leading Anti Virus) with auto update capability.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Joomla for beginners training
by Rahim Kara 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Hey, Am running a Joomla for beginners training broken in 3 sessions. 2K per session. Limited seating. Session 1. Intro to Joomla and setup from MAMP to Joomla intialization. Session 2. Content Creation Session 3. Content Organization ( Sections and Categories ) Let me know if you're interested. Rahim.

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OT/ADVERT/JOB: PHP/MySQL/Google API Ninja programmer needed
by Peter Karunyu 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

A friend asked I spread the word, more details here<http://www.kencall.com/cats/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=10>: They are looking for someone with actual skills, i repeat, *actual skills*creating mashups with various Google APIs (Google Maps leading the pack) on PHP and MySQL. Applications are only accepted on the aforegiven website, so no emails. quoting: "  Strong skills on PHP, MySQL, Javascript, AJAX and Google APIs  Should be capable to understand, analyze & modifying existing scripts.  Fast learner, strong problem solving skills  Experience in developing mashups using Google Maps is expected.  Appreciations of various GIS and mapping tools and technologies is desirable.  Knowledge in ASP, ASP.Net and MS SQL is an added advantage. "

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Oracle contacts in Kenya
by Mr. Lawi 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Hi guys, Anyone knows where Oracle offices are in Kenya? Email and/or physical address will be highly appreciated. Secondly, (if you have) where did you/your company purchase Oracle licences? Thanx in advance

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Re: [Skunkworks] Looking for IT Company - Health/health
by Oliver Ndegwa 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

CAD creation has been implementing systems for healthcare for the last like 10 years. Contact Francis Munyeki on munyekif(a)yahoo.com or munyekif(a)gmail.com -----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: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:24 AM To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Subject: Skunkworks Digest, Vol 1, Issue 29 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. Looking for IT Company - Health/mHealth (Edward Obiko) 2. Re: Looking for IT Company - Health/mHealth (timrick(a)gmail.com) 3. Applications now open [Internet Society] (Vincent Ngundi) 4. Eric Brewer wins ACM-Infosys Award for contributions to highly scalable Internet services (Brian Longwe) 5. Re: This website you have to look at (Imelda Mueni) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:20:03 +0300 From: Edward Obiko <edobie(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Subject: [Skunkworks] Looking for IT Company - Health/mHealth Message-ID: <f4e2fbbf1003150920i55cfb527wa7cc0f6e5a3c5683(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 A client of ours is looking for an IT Company with experience in mHealth and Medical Related system deployments. In his words, he is looking for an established outfit and not a 'briefcase company' to involve in a lucrative contract. I apologise for the sketchy post but please forward to me your details or recommendations if interested and I will pass them on. Regards, -- Sent from my mobile device OO Omingo Obiko ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:42:21 +0000 From: timrick(a)gmail.com To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Looking for IT Company - Health/mHealth Message-ID: <737762101-1268714540-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-566599932-@bd a134.bisx.produk.on.blackberry> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Edward, Talk to Muniu,I think he can do such or also Smart International who are located on International Life house.Get in touch offlist if you need more details. Regards, Sent from my BlackBerry? -----Original Message----- From: Edward Obiko <edobie(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:20:03 To: <Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: [Skunkworks] Looking for IT Company - Health/mHealth A client of ours is looking for an IT Company with experience in mHealth and Medical Related system deployments. In his words, he is looking for an established outfit and not a 'briefcase company' to involve in a lucrative contract. I apologise for the sketchy post but please forward to me your details or recommendations if interested and I will pass them on. Regards, -- Sent from my mobile device OO Omingo Obiko _______________________________________________ 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 ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:09:40 +0300 From: Vincent Ngundi <vngundi(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks List <skunkworks(a)my.co.ke> Subject: [Skunkworks] Applications now open [Internet Society] Message-ID: <c553f3be1003152209yed90897h9dd84d561c4d992d(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" [On Behalf of Connie J Kendig, ISOC] Dear Colleagues, The Internet Society has announced that it is seeking applications for the next round of the ISOC Fellowship to the IETF program, part of its Next Generation Leaders (NGL) programme (www.isoc.org/leaders) The Fellowship program offers engineers from developing countries fellowships that fund the cost of attending an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting. As you know, the IETF is the Internet's premier standards-making body, responsible for the development of protocols used in IP-based networks. IETF participants represent an international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers involved in the technical operation of the Internet and the continuing evolution of Internet architecture. Fellowships will be awarded through a competitive application process. The Internet Society is currently accepting fellowship applications for the next two IETF meetings: * IETF 78, 25-30 July, Maastricht, Netherlands * IETF 79, 7-12 November, Beijing, China http://www.isoc.org/educpillar/fellowship/index.php Fellowship applications for both IETF meetings are due by 16 April 2010. Two other components of the NGL are accepting applications: ISOC IGF Ambassadors <http://www.isoc.org/pubpolpillar/igfambassadors/> NGL eLearning programme <http://www.isoc.org/leaders/elearning.php> To learn more about the NGL, and each of the three components, please visit: www.isoc.org/leaders Please review each component separately, including the different criteria, to help you decide which component(s) are appropriate for your professional background and future goals. Please note that each component has a different application deadline. I encourage you to pass information about this programme to individuals involved in your network that have a keen interest in the Internet standardisation activities of the IETF and/or in Internet governance issues. The Internet Society?s Next Generation Leaders programme is sponsored by Nominet Trust. The Internet Society Fellowships to the IETF are also sponsored by Afilias, Google, Microsoft, and Intel. If you have questions, please do not hesiate to contact Connie Kendig < kendig(a)isoc.org <kendig(a)isoc.org%20%20>>. Kind Regards, Connie J Kendig ISOC

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Eric Brewer wins ACM-Infosys Award for contributions to highly scalable Internet services
by Brian Longwe 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Congrats to Eric! Sent from my "HaiPhone" > > Announcement: http://www.acm.org/news/featured/acm-infosys-09 > > Press Release: http://www.acm.org/press-room/news-releases/2010/infosys-award-09 > >

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Looking for IT Company - Health/mHealth
by Edward Obiko 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

A client of ours is looking for an IT Company with experience in mHealth and Medical Related system deployments. In his words, he is looking for an established outfit and not a 'briefcase company' to involve in a lucrative contract. I apologise for the sketchy post but please forward to me your details or recommendations if interested and I will pass them on. Regards, -- Sent from my mobile device OO Omingo Obiko

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Radiation protection?
by aki 15 Mar '10

15 Mar '10

http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/New%20tax%20jolts%20m… I quote " Under the proposed regulations, home and industrial microwave owners and mobile handsets owners will be required to pay Sh3,000 for every microwave or a GSM, CDMA or UTMs enabled mobile phone they own to the board".............

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God of War 3 - game is out..
by ndungu stephen 15 Mar '10

15 Mar '10

*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UatNNZQASyI Quote:* *Offical PlayStation Magazine UK*, the first review score was given as 9/10. Reviewer Nathan Ditum says "the game is inches away from scoring 10/10, It's definitely the biggest, and if this is the finale, then *God of War III*gives PlayStation's toughest hero the send-off he deserves." Ditum also praised the graphics, stating it was as good if not better than *Killzone 2* and *Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. IGN God of war review: *Set in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War III for the last time puts Kratos at the center of the carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who have betrayed him. A single-player game, this final chapter allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he treads through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell once more to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him. Armed with double-chained blades, Kratos must take on mythology's darkest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest to destroy Olympus. Utilizing a new game engine built from the ground up and state-of-the-art visual technologies, the development team behind God of War 3 have made significant strides in giving players the realistic feel of actually being on the battlegrounds. With texture resolutions being quadrupled since God of War 2, God of War 3 will feature fluid, life-like characters, as well as dynamic lighting effects, a robust weapon system, and world-changing scenarios that will truly bring unmistakable realism to Kratos' fateful quest. Players will have a chance to join battles on a grand scale with many more enemies on-screen and be able to interact with levels like never before.

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Re: [Skunkworks] snom IP Phones in Kenya
by Oliver Ndegwa 15 Mar '10

15 Mar '10

VoIP – more than the right choice! Say goodbye to high costs for conventional telecommunications systems. Don't pay double for telecom and internet services. Say hello to Voice-over-IP telephones by snom! The advantages speak for themselves: Vastly cheaper telephone charges: Save up to 80%! Move your office or change your domicile and make telephone calls immediately without any hassles: With VoIP, the time-consuming switching of telephone connections is a thing of the past, as is the need for external engineers, who are often expensive. Wherever your workstation is located, the registration to the PC network is sufficient, and you can immediately use your personal telephone environment with your personal extension! Know who is available: You can easily recognize who of your colleagues is busy by looking at the signaling on the name keys. Receive calls when absent. You can have these sent to you as a highly compressed e-mail attachment. This means that you can be kept up-to-date any time, any place. Naturally you can also forward your calls. Parallel use possible: There's no need to replace your whole telephone system straightaway. You can integrate snom VoIP components into your existing telecommunications environment. The combination with numerous devices of other established manu- facturers such as Cisco, Siemens or Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 guarantees you the greatest possible independence. Safe, versatile and "green": snom VoIP phones Get yours Today!!!! Migrate to an IP PBX and a snom VoIP Phone...

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telecommunication consultant needed
by david gathu 15 Mar '10

15 Mar '10

hi We are looking for a telecommunication consultant company. Fixed lines and GSM . reach me via d.gathu(a)yahoo.com -- regards DAVID

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Is Orange data network headed down the trash bin?
by Job Muriuki 15 Mar '10

15 Mar '10

By the way orange has its 3g gsm network up in the cbd! On 12/03/2010, aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > Before I went on my trip, things were not bad on the Orange network. Edge > would give upto 20KBytes/Sec data trasnfer rates while 3G+ would sustain > upto 35KBytes/Sec data tranfer rates. Been back for a few days and both > their services are Edge 12-3KBytes/Sec while 3G+ is bursty around > 8-18KBytes/Sec! Now they seem to be playing around with tcp window lengths > and causing data issues. Its impossible to work remotely at these speeds > rates. > > Something is wrong in Kenya, especially with network services and the people > given the responsibilty to maintain them. Why is it impossible for network > operators to sustain data throughputs on reliable services? Why is too > difficult to fix this problem? Why do we need to rant every few months and > something gets done! This is BS...!! Just because Safcom has been operating > data services on trial and experimental basis ever since it went on air does > not mean other operators follow the Monkey See, Monkey Do behaviour. > > Come on telcos... :-( > > -- > "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster > horses." - Henry Ford > -- Sent from my mobile device Regards, Job Njogu Muriuki, Phone: (+254) - 772333075 | 736333075 Skype: heviejob | Yahoo: heviejob Address: 42665 00100 Nrb

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Re: [Skunkworks] Unlocking Huawei Modem
by Mark Mwangi 15 Mar '10

15 Mar '10

try www.unlockmymodem.com On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 9:38 PM, aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > Gents, the solution is right in front of you. All it needs is time and some > effort. Try some low level programming and release the hack firmware to open > these. When you patch up with other firmware, the possibility of a network > operator to deliver an OTA firmware to lock the devices again. Me thots. > > On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 8:17 PM, Geoffrey Mwanthi < > geff4vision2030(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> please man, i also have the same problem so if you get the solution please >> tell me. i shall also tell you if i get the solution. >> >> > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com Skype : mark.mwangy

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Re: [Skunkworks] Bypassing content filters
by George Njoroge 15 Mar '10

15 Mar '10

Ok, thats interesting enuf. Thats is in place to avoid people misusing the Internet, eg pple who facebook a lot instead of working. Anyway not that does not affect me, I just want to some torrents for heavenly sake: get my weekly anime torrents, get latest ISO's etc. Now is that just barring or what! Cheers.. On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 9:55 PM, aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > @Chuks, depends on the country and level of diplomacy. Some countries you > may survive the ordeal without a scratch while others you are DOA. One > country where you know your chances of surviving such an ordeal an very slim > is Russia. Have you read about the Moscow theatre hostage crisis while if > the similar minds were given to handle the cuban missile crisis, mushroom > clouds would have filled the atmosphere in 1962. No Chuks (?) nor skunks as > we know it today... :-) > > > On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 5:39 PM, Gichuki John Chuksjonia < > chuksjonia(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> If a terrorist hides in an Embassy, >> shudnt the victimized country break in and steal him out. LOL! >> >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new untried.

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Games storyline idea
by aki 13 Mar '10

13 Mar '10

I've done some storyline for my game. Maybe 2D but long time to go, lets see if I can manage anything over the next 12 months, still very early days....I wrote this down and looked at some of the objects and classes. Kazi mengi but seems much more interesting. Any games developers on the list? Share any insights....graphics, sounds etc Game Storyline : Kenyan Sniper ( 6:30pm - Dusk ) The year is 2065 and some parts of kenya are under attack. Special Forces Tactical group " Camp Delta " are assigned to take out specific targets in outlying areas. Max ( could be another name too ), is a sniper within the group and has already reached his assignment area and in position on the ground. Max is about to face his toughest assignment so far. He has seen his target through the scope, however it is well guarded and the few enemy are equally smart and trained. *Max is in a dilema. He is alone and if he takes out the target, he gives away his position and all hell breaks loose.....!! But the instructions were clear ; ENGAGE. The firefight begins...... * And the game starts here. A game play timer of 5 minutes play, during which Max ( you as the player ) will face various incoming situations. Ammo is not unlimited as the use of a sniper rifle ( not a machine gun ) nor are any health levels.........

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Re: [Skunkworks] test
by Gichuki John Chuksjonia 13 Mar '10

13 Mar '10

Test, messages are not going into archives for all the forums. Test test On 3/12/10, Tuma Barua <tumabarua(a)gmail.com> wrote: > it was a moment of silence for what ? > > On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 12:45 PM, Eric Mwania <emwania(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> i thought the server was stolen thanks for the test >> >> On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> How did they subscribe to the list in the first place? >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Eric Mwania >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> > -- -- Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester infosigmer(a)inbox.com {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ http://nspkenya.blogspot.com/ http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/

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Re: [Skunkworks] Programming and decisions
by James Mutuku 13 Mar '10

13 Mar '10

Hi, Separate work from "play". You give the client what they want---that is work. During play time I play around with ideas, learn new things, "innovate"(miss using the word?). What I do during play time comes in handy when a clients hands you a "problem" and you propose solutions. Programming and any other "true" leaning never ends. (ref: http://norvig.com/21-days.html) And I don't think anything you ever learn is never a waste. Even if you never implement it, just learning something sharpens your learning and problem solving skills. And yes...learning is a skill developed over a period of time -- 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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[Job Advert] Market research request & potential job opportunities
by wesley kirinya 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

I hope I'm not breaking the rules on this one (there was a debate on this a while back but I don't know how it ended). Below are details: Hi Wesley, Here's a summary of what Markets Speaking would need to be able to help a potential client of ours in a research project in rural Kenya. Markets Speaking is a new and entrepreneurial market research company focussing on African markets. I'm one of the founders of the company, pls read more about what we do at www.marketsspeaking.com. We would need to employ between 10 and 20 people in a short term project to collect data from 200-300 Kenyan households. The data will pertain to energy consumption on a household level and access to clean water, among other topics. The ideal profile is: - students in any academic field, preferably final year students at universities Nairobi - fresh graduates who have the time to participate part time in the project for approximately 3 weeks - surveying experience is preferable, even from college/university projects - sociable, finding it comfortable interviewing people you don't know - willing and able to travel in rural parts of the country and perhaps stay over 1 or 2 nights We will also need to partner with someone who can act as a local project manager for the duration of project. This person has an academic background and project management/management experience, documented capability to deliver on time, organised and structured, preferably good with basic statistics (from own research experience in academic or business settings). Markets Speaking has a presence in Sweden and Ghana today and we're looking to expand to Kenya. If we get this project, and it is carried out successfully, we would be looking into identifying a start-up team to establish Markets Speaking in Kenya. N.B. that we need to prove that we have access to a potential team in Kenya in order to get this project! Anyone interested in getting involved, pls get in touch during the weekend (with a short list of background/experiences), preferably before Sunday night. I need to submit a first project draft Monday morning. My contact details are +46707794966 (mobile phone, Sweden) and e-mail is geraldine(a)marketsspeaking.com. Asante sana Geraldine (I'm half Kenyan but my Swahili is terrible since I've lived abroad since I was 3!) Ps. Wesley, can I list you as one of my contacts in Nairobi when I speak to my potential client on Monday? I know you are very very busy but it wouldn't mean you need to do anything at all, just a small formality. Thanks a million for offering to help spread this information. -- Geraldine Joseph +46 70 779 49 66 +233 265 43 78 36 www.marketsspeaking.com

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Complete software cleanup from windows sys
by henry kamabi 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Hi all, i wish to request,if there is anyone who know how to uninstall a trial software application completely.i have tried uninstalling but when i try reinstalling i get the warning that i need licence. Is there a way i can remove all the components? Thanks, Henry On 3/3/10, mwende njiraini <mwende.njiraini(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear colleagues, > > DiploFoundation is pleased to invite participants from ACP > (Africa-Caribbean-Pacific) Group of States who are attending the ICANN > meeting to register for a workshop on Internet Governance (IG) and Policies > – “Internet Governance Diplomats”. > > The workshop will assist participants to grasp the multidisciplinary field > of IG (including technical, legal, economic, socio-cultural and > developmental aspects) and provide links with the international and regional > processes (World Summit on Information Society and Internet Governance > Forum). The discussions will also highlight the importance of IG and ICT > issues and its effect on national and regional policies. > > *Time and Location:* > > March 11th and 12th (announcement and programme attached) > > Kenyatta International Conference Center, Nairobi > > * Registration:* > > Open to all stakeholders from ACP (Africa-Caribbean-Pacific) countries > > Limited to 30 participants on a first come basis > > Please send an email with your full name, country of residence, institution > and position to: acpinfo(a)diplomacy.edu > > Deadline for applications: 5 March 2010 > > The workshop is a first event in a range of activities of the “Capacity > Development in ICT Policy and Internet Governance for Africa – Caribbean – > Pacific (ACP)” programme of DiploFoundation, with support of the European > Commission and Secretariat of the ACP Group of States. > > For detailed info on this programme, please visit: www.diplomacy.edu/acp > > Looking forward to cooperating with you, > > > > Best regards, > > > > Vladimir Radunovic > > DiploFoundation >

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Skunkworks Server Fund
by Phares Kariuki 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Hi, We have hit 55400! Which is great! We need more support, though, whatever we can afford at the end of the month we will buy, as the current server is on it's dying throws. Thanks, -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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ISPs in TZ
by Victor Ngeny 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

A quick question to skunk(ette)s based in the +255 area code, which ISPs would you recommend for a Moshi based office? Any help will be appreciated ;-) Cheers -- Victor Ngeny Mobile +254751884373 GTalk: victormaritim Twitter: @ngeny Yahoo: vikngne Skype: victor.ngeny

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Joomla Q: Help needed here ASAP!
by nyarotho kennedy 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Morning happy people, hope all is well. A friend has a small project she has done on the Joomla platform and would like to burn the work to a DVD for handing in. Is this possible and how? If not, what method can be used to do this i.e. for presentation ? Thank you and BR, Nyarotho K -- People should know when they are conquered.

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Fusion Modules (Quotation)
by Evans Sibilike 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Hi, Can i get quotation for supply and installation of Fusion GSM modules for Voice routing. Reply to my Email. Thanks Evans

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Ihub
by Samuel Waithaka 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

This was a great thing to happen to the techie community. http://mybestshow.blogspot.com/2010/03/launch-of-ihub-on-financial-markets.… -- Samuel Waithaka Techiepreneur | http://groups.to/techiepreneur http://www.linkedin.com/in/waithaka http://twitter.com/samwaithaka

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Hosting Options and their pricing
by Paul Mathu 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Hi gud pple Anyone in the know of the different data hosting (for hosted solutions) options available and their pricing. Let me know. Thanks. -- Regards Mathu

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Hey Guys! I'm a continuing BSC-IT having achieved DLI, CCNA, MCP and DIP in comp alect, I'm seeking for some good place to explore my field
by mwei gideon 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

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Barcamp Nairobi Update
by Phares Kariuki 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Hi, We will be having the barcamp on June 11-13th or 12-13th depending on sponsorship success. It will be a merger of 2 events, Wherecamp Africa (which will not be held in Bamako, but in NBO this year). the idea is to have a 3 day event with the first day being dedicated to entrepreneurship (the Friday), the second tech in general (the Saturday) and the third being focussed on mapping. Volunteers, sponsors etc, as always, can fill out the wiki :) http://barcamp.org/BarCampNairobi2010 <http://barcamp.org/BarCampNairobi2010>Thanks! -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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A quick one: Regex in .NET
by Simon Mbuthia 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

Hi guys, I'm having a little problem here, I want to validate an entry in a text field using the regex pattern "\d{10}". the said field should have exactly 10 digits, but my application is accepting all entries matching 10+ digits :-( What should I do? -- Everyone's days are numbered. It's called a calendar

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by john Mash 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

LinkedIn ------------john Mash requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: ------------------------------------------ Josiah, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - john Accept invitation from john Mash http://www.linkedin.com/e/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi_KTYW6abNc/blk/I1860… View invitation from john Mash http://www.linkedin.com/e/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi_KTYW6abNc/blk/I1860… ------------------------------------------ DID YOU KNOW you can conduct a more credible and powerful reference check using LinkedIn? Enter the company name and years of employment or the prospective employee to find their colleagues that are also in your network. This provides you with a more balanced set of feedback to evaluate that new hire. http://www.linkedin.com/e/rsr/inv-27/ ------ (c) 2010, LinkedIn Corporation

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OT: Request For Email address
by Brian Ngure 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

Hi, Would anyone on the list have any email addresses for Lloyd Masika? I have a problem I need sorted out and can't find much info on their website. -- Regards, Brian Ngure

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by john Mash 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

LinkedIn ------------john Mash requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: ------------------------------------------ Mulutu, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - john Accept invitation from john Mash http://www.linkedin.com/e/XqwhZ3Ffzi6Tax09giG2G5ucHu2sPa0/blk/I1860010924_2… View invitation from john Mash http://www.linkedin.com/e/XqwhZ3Ffzi6Tax09giG2G5ucHu2sPa0/blk/I1860010924_2… ------ (c) 2010, LinkedIn Corporation

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HP EliteBook
by Mr. Lawi 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

Hi Guys Kindly send me quotes for the following: HP EliteBook (Specify the models and prices) with the following included: Windows XP (At least SP2) MS Office Enterprise 2003 Send them to mail2lawi(a)gmail.com Mr. Lawi

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IVRS expert
by Wamukunas Jim 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

Hi Where can I get a good IVRS(interactive Voice Response System) developer here in kenya. Just Reply urgently Regards

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- call - Workshop on Internet Governance and Policies @ ICANN meeting in Nairobi, 11-12 March 2010 (RSVP)
by mwende njiraini 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Dear colleagues, DiploFoundation is pleased to invite participants from ACP (Africa-Caribbean-Pacific) Group of States who are attending the ICANN meeting to register for a workshop on Internet Governance (IG) and Policies – “Internet Governance Diplomats”. The workshop will assist participants to grasp the multidisciplinary field of IG (including technical, legal, economic, socio-cultural and developmental aspects) and provide links with the international and regional processes (World Summit on Information Society and Internet Governance Forum). The discussions will also highlight the importance of IG and ICT issues and its effect on national and regional policies. *Time and Location:* March 11th and 12th (announcement and programme attached) Kenyatta International Conference Center, Nairobi * Registration:* Open to all stakeholders from ACP (Africa-Caribbean-Pacific) countries Limited to 30 participants on a first come basis Please send an email with your full name, country of residence, institution and position to: acpinfo(a)diplomacy.edu Deadline for applications: 5 March 2010 The workshop is a first event in a range of activities of the “Capacity Development in ICT Policy and Internet Governance for Africa – Caribbean – Pacific (ACP)” programme of DiploFoundation, with support of the European Commission and Secretariat of the ACP Group of States. For detailed info on this programme, please visit: www.diplomacy.edu/acp Looking forward to cooperating with you, Best regards, Vladimir Radunovic DiploFoundation

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PHP/MySQL logic problem
by Peter Karunyu 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Good evening skunks, I am retrieving the data below from a MySQL table, I want to display it on a page as follows: for any given day, I want to show the earliest time and the latest time, (for example, 2010-02-02 09:53:00 and 2010-02-02 10:50:00) on one row. In cases where there is only one entry for a given day ( for example 2010-02-01 08:55:00), I will show that entry as both the earliest time and the latest time, still on one row I am sure I can write more than one query which can use MIN() and MAX() and subqueries to retrieve the same, but I want to run the query once, retrieve all the data then apply logic in code to achieve the same. I had written some PHP code which works only until it encounters single entries but its too messy to post here, someone please help? 2010-02-01 08:55:00 2010-02-02 09:53:00 2010-02-02 09:54:00 2010-02-02 10:48:00 2010-02-02 10:50:00 2010-02-04 16:55:00 2010-02-05 17:29:00 2010-02-16 09:35:00 2010-02-16 18:10:00 2010-02-17 10:09:00 2010-02-18 11:28:00 2010-02-18 14:58:00 2010-02-19 09:31:00 2010-02-19 12:28:00 2010-02-19 12:33:00 2010-02-19 16:58:00 2010-02-22 09:40:00 2010-02-22 15:26:00 2010-02-22 15:31:00 2010-02-23 11:52:00 2010-02-24 10:41:00 2010-02-24 18:32:00 2010-02-25 11:38:00 2010-02-25 18:08:00 2010-02-26 11:00:00 2010-02-26 18:20:00

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Re: [Skunkworks] PHP/MySQL logic problem
by Steve Obbayi 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Hi Peter, Based on your table assuming the dates are stored in a column called 'mydate' and table called 'datetable' then you need to run a query similar to this then am sure you can handle the presentation in PHP: SELECT mydate AS given_day, EXTRACT(DAY FROM mydate) AS unique_days, MIN(mydate) AS earliest_time, MAX(mydate) AS latest_time FROM datetable GROUP BY unique_days; if you want to extract just the time and ignore the days then use this one: SELECT mydate AS given_day, TIME_FORMAT(EXTRACT(HOUR_SECOND FROM MIN(mydate)), '%H:%i:%s') AS earliest_time, TIME_FORMAT(EXTRACT(HOUR_SECOND FROM MAX(mydate)), '%H:%i:%s') AS latest_time, EXTRACT(DAY FROM mydate) AS unique_days FROM datetable GROUP BY unique_days; Cheers ;-) Steve Obbayi SKYPE: sobbayi http://sobbayi.com http://blog.sobbayi.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Karunyu" <pkarunyu(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 10:43:18 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [Skunkworks] PHP/MySQL logic problem Good evening skunks, I am retrieving the data below from a MySQL table, I want to display it on a page as follows: for any given day, I want to show the earliest time and the latest time, (for example, 2010-02-02 09:53:00 and 2010-02-02 10:50:00) on one row. In cases where there is only one entry for a given day ( for example 2010-02-01 08:55:00), I will show that entry as both the earliest time and the latest time, still on one row I am sure I can write more than one query which can use MIN() and MAX() and subqueries to retrieve the same, but I want to run the query once, retrieve all the data then apply logic in code to achieve the same. I had written some PHP code which works only until it encounters single entries but its too messy to post here, someone please help? 2010-02-01 08:55:00 2010-02-02 09:53:00 2010-02-02 09:54:00 2010-02-02 10:48:00 2010-02-02 10:50:00 2010-02-04 16:55:00 2010-02-05 17:29:00 2010-02-16 09:35:00 2010-02-16 18:10:00 2010-02-17 10:09:00 2010-02-18 11:28:00 2010-02-18 14:58:00 2010-02-19 09:31:00 2010-02-19 12:28:00 2010-02-19 12:33:00 2010-02-19 16:58:00 2010-02-22 09:40:00 2010-02-22 15:26:00 2010-02-22 15:31:00 2010-02-23 11:52:00 2010-02-24 10:41:00 2010-02-24 18:32:00 2010-02-25 11:38:00 2010-02-25 18:08:00 2010-02-26 11:00:00 2010-02-26 18:20:00 _______________________________________________ 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 Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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cisco gurus - any bsci tips?
by francis kamau 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Has anybody attempted bsci recently? share your experience

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Kaspersky,Symantec,AVG or MCafee
by Lawrence kago 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Hi Skunkers. Can anyone help me to choose between the CORPORATE edition of the above antivirus BASED on facts. Currently our organisation(over 30 users) is using symantec,however i am not sure this is the best option. I know Kav single user is 'prefect',is it the same for corporate version? -- If u have to take a rest,please do so, but never quit.. Lawrence Kago Computer Tech Free consultation.

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DLP Projectors with WiFi
by Andrew Wachira 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Hi, Does anyone know where i can get a DLP projector in town with WiFi like this one: Acer DLP projector with WiFi<http://www.itechnews.net/2008/06/12/acer-p5260i-wifi-dlp-projector/> The WiFi requirement is not that strict but if there are any around please let me know. Thanks ahead.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Kenyan J2ME Mobile UI Library (Flemil)
by fyodor 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Hi This is a lovely initiative. However, wouldnt it be great if this was open-source? you know have guys look at the libraries and stuff? Cuz in my humble opinion, this might just turn me to alternatives which are open-sourced. thanks. -tyrus

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Developing A Website for a Training Institution
by Joseph McDonald 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Good Day! Am consulting for some investors who want to set up a training institution. So am in process of getting a person/company who I can work with on a fixed price project to develop a website. I have attached the RFP. Sorry the timeline is crazy,I will evaluate the proposals and hoping to start working early next week. Thanks

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Where to get MPEG-4 Digital Decorder
by Edward Obiko 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Does anyone know where I can get the above decoder? The ones certified by the Ministry. Thanks Regards, -- OO Omingo Obiko

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OT: looking for a macbookpro
by Ukang'a Dickson 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

Hi, Are Macbook Pro's available locally? Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, 250GB HD 7200/5400, nvidia graphics. where n how much? Regards Ukang'a Dickson

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postapay /bank payment of elec and water
by david gathu 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

hi to you all i would wished to be helped , on how banks and other institution transact with utility companies and the security involved. thanks regards DAVID

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Shorter days
by Denis G. Wahome 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

According to cnn *http://tinyurl.com/yjw4f7 *the earth quake in Chile may have tilted the Earths Axis. R D

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Flash/Silverlight vs Javascript.
by albert kamau 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

Hi Skunks/ettes, Need a bit of advice . My cousin came to me and told me he needed to add a new tool to his arsenal . She was torn between flash/silverlight and javascript. We visited quite a few sites and noted developers could achieve similar experiences that were traditionally done with flash using javascript . Javascript has the additional advantage over flash in terms of accessibility, Search engine friendliness, speed, Cross browser compatibility. The only downside we found with javascript was scripts turned off. A flash banner that would take hours tweening, importing, exporting can be done in minutes with javascripts jquery. The only usage of flash I can see in the near future is making games and an intermediate javascript developer should be able create a decent javascript game Given that, Apple is not longer supporting flash in some of its latest products(iPhone, iPad) and HTML 5 which allows embedding of videos, which was the domain of flash, are the days of flash numbered ?

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Kenyan J2ME Mobile UI Library (Flemil)
by solomon kariri 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

Hi all, Check out a new Kenyan mobile UI library at http://flemil.com To download and play around with the library demo on your mobile device point your phone browser to http://m.flemil.com if the phone browser doesn't redirect to the mobile site automatically. Regards, -- Solomon Kariri, Software Developer, Cell: +254736 729 450 Skype: solomonkariri

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MDAEMON ANTIVIRUS SOLUTION
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

Hello Skunks? I have a client running mdaemon 12 user standard and he requires an Antivirus ASAP. What would you recommend as the worstations Vista Biz/ XP-pro on pcs and use microsoft office and have been mixed to use Kaspersky Internet Versions.......KIS What would you recommend for a smaller server ML110 running WIN SERVER 2008? Am looking for experiences here cost is an issue......Cheers Alvin

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Msc. IT
by Eric Mugo 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

Good people, I would like to pursue an Msc I.T course at strathmore and i just discovered i'm suppossed to do an aptitude test. Does anyone here have any clue/pointers on what type of aptitude they usually give. What preparation should i do before I go. Regards, Eric M.

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MPESA
by Edmund Okumu 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

Who knows whats wrong with MPESA? Were we worned in time cause i don't remember.Its been down two days -- Edmund C. O. Okumu

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OT : Unemployment benefits, housing benefits, child benefits and benefits of all kinds
by aki 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

BENEFITS being the keyword here, would anyone have information to how Kenya handles these issues. In many other countries, the govts do this for their citizens, besides the necessary health care and other benefits : - Housing Benefit is to help those who are on a low income or unemployed to pay their rent - Unemployment benefits are payments made by the state or other authorized bodies to unemployed people. It may be based on a compulsory para-governmental insurance system. Depending on the jurisdiction and the status of the person, those sums may be meager, covering only basic needs (thus a form of basic welfare), or may compensate the lost pay somewhat proportionally to the previous earned salary. They often are part of a larger social security scheme. - Child benefit Kenya income tax collection is used to do what? Me thots..

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John Onami wants to share approved contacts on Boxbe
by John Onami 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

I use Boxbe to manage my inbox. I think Boxbe can help you, too! Here's the link: https://www.boxbe.com/register?tc=1796048019_1190278905 -John Please do not reply directly to this email. This message was sent at the request of onamij(a)gmail.com. Boxbe will not use your email address for any other purpose. Click the link below if you would prefer not to receive any further invitations from Boxbe members: https://www.boxbe.com/unsubscribe?email=Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke&tc=179604… Boxbe integrates with Yahoo!, Gmail, Google Apps, and AOL. Get Boxbe today! Boxbe, Inc. | 2390 Chestnut Street #201 | San Francisco, CA 94123

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PHP/MYSQL/DREAMWEAVER DEVELOPERS
by bernard kioko 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

Hi, We are looking for 2 Developers to join our team. Basically, you should be able to demonstrate ability to develop web applications using php/mysql using dreamweaver as your main IDE - (you can showcase what you have developed previously). This requirement is for persons able to join our development team immediately. Knowledge or experience in Mobile WAP development is an added value but not a requirement. If interested send your cv to work(a)bernsoft.com before Saturday 6th March 2010. Regards

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iHub Launch – Wednesday 3rd March 2010
by Jessica Colaço 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

The live launch of Nairobi’s premier iHub will take place on Wednesday, 3rd of March 2010 from 5.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. on the 4th floor of the new Bishop Magua Centre (directly opposite the Ngong Uchumi Hyper) on Ngong Road. We have 50 open slots available for the launch. Please complete this form<https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEZHWHlmMnFqNXp1LXB0bE5YWE…> and tell us why you would like to attend the launch and be part of iHub. Best Regards, The *iHub_ Team

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ISC2 Course and Examinations
by Preston 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

Hi All If you are interested on CISSP CBK Course - Nairobi Kenya 22nd - 26th March 2010 then get intouch as soon as possible. If you are also interested in sitting for the following examinations on 10th April 2010 in Nairobi then get in touch asap. (CISSP, SSCP , ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP , CSSLP) Preston Cell +254 722 771478

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sasahost
by NDUNGU STEPHEN MAINA P15/2727/2007 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

who has any experience with sasahost?was it good or bad?i am about to commit with them so any advice would be highly appreciated! -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - S.N.Maina ExtremeGrafixDesign Ltd. P.O BOX 193 Ngong Hills +254726489473,+254771461638

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Multimode media converter - temporary
by Michuki Mwangi 01 Mar '10

01 Mar '10

Hi Folks, Anyone who has a spare multi-mode media converter?. We need to loan one for about 24 - 48hrs max from tomorrow morning. If you have one please let me know if within CBD and i will come and pick it up. Regards, Michuki.

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Dynamic html fields
by Calvin Omari 01 Mar '10

01 Mar '10

Hi Techies, I am trying to create a dynamic field that depends on the data selected in the above field, e.g. if i have a select filed(drop down) of say cars another field occurs with the list of cars else the field does not occur, any link or demo will be highly appreciated thanks in advance -- 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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www.kenya.info - New Kenya Government website
by Daudi Were 01 Mar '10

01 Mar '10

I just got a press release from GK's USA based PR firm: <snip> WASHINGTON, DC – The government of Kenya is pleased to announce the launch of its new Website in the United States – www.kenya.info. The Website will act as a central location for the latest news coming out of Kenya as well as an information portal to other important Kenyan government information. </snip> Ummmmm yeah ... -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com <e%3Adaudi.were(a)gmail.com> skype: d.were

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Jobs at Worlbank {Creating Sustainable Businesses in the Knowledege Economy}
by King'ori Gitahi 01 Mar '10

01 Mar '10

Hi Guys, So Nokia and WorldBank have partnered to make life easier for African Mobile�Techies.� The goal is to assist them in access to Finance and Markets and tools requisite to test and deploy Mobile Apps.� Nokia is only on board as an advisory partner and has no control over Budgets and Decisions.� Thats why the following jobs are under Worldbank.� Worldbank asked Nokia to come on board as their�Knowledge and Technology partner�based on our track record in the Mobile Space.�� In that vein then the following Jobs are vacant.� Please follow the links below The links for the job descriptions are below: http://www.infodev.org/en/Article.473.html (TM, Mobile Apps Labs) http://www.infodev.org/en/Article.474.html (TM, SME Access to Markets/Finance) If you know of qualified candidates, please encourage them to apply! The deadline application is March 19, 2010. Kindly send your applications to the Worldbank Site not to me.� I am only facilitating this. Good luck King'ori Gitahi For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. Nelson Mandela� -------------------------------------------------------------- Ovi Mail: Being used in over 200 countries http://mail.ovi.com

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Butterfly Mpesa
by Dennis Kioko 01 Mar '10

01 Mar '10

Hoqw does one but butterfly 100 Kshs voucher from mpesa? Intrsuctions on their site are inadequate and confusing as they talk of a key word and mpesa agent number but dont give the steps to buy it. -- 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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Mercer / Sahara / Dell desktops
by James Mutuku 01 Mar '10

01 Mar '10

Hellos, I am looking for quotes for mercer/sahara destops...>2ghz processor, 1gb-2gb ram, >80gb HD -- 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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joomla template question
by PATRICK WAIRAGU 01 Mar '10

01 Mar '10

Hi. There, am currently developing a joomla template from scratch and encountered a problem. My search results, main menu contents, and all other contents display at the head section of the template. How do i go about displaying content at a specific table? i have already set module positions for all my tables. Any help will be appreciated.

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Zend Frame work
by Joseph McDonald 01 Mar '10

01 Mar '10

Good Day! Am looking for developers who I can work with on a socialnetworking website project. I need a person who has knowledge on Zend frame work,ajax and LAMP. If you have experience or knowledge to build socialnetworking site will be an added advantage. Please contact me privately. mcdonaldoj(a)gmail.com

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Skunkworks Server Fund
by Phares Kariuki 01 Mar '10

01 Mar '10

Hi, This is a reminder on the above subject... So far we have received KES 25200 which represents 15.6% of the total fund... We would firstly like to thank those who have fulfilled their pledges, as below: Charles Njenga James Kagwe Murigi Muraya Odada Otieno Haggai Nyang Titus Njoroge Peter Muli Ashok Melville Makokha Dickson Mutsotso Simon Mbuthia Kennedy Mukanzi Paul Kamau Dennis Kioko Unfortunately, if we are unable to raise all the required funds, it would be best to reimburse those who have paid, as we still will not be able to purchase the server. Kindly assist us in making the dream to have our own infrastructure a reality, by expediting all payments where possible. Many thanks. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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WEBINARS
by Edmund Okumu 01 Mar '10

01 Mar '10

Hi all, If you got an hour or two checkout the free webninar courses. An opportunity to learn for free. http://www.spiceworks.com/tv/?cat=webinars Regards, -- Edmund C. O. Okumu P.O Box 8490-00200, Nairobi, Kenya. TEL: 254-721-734935

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Chile and Haiti: A Tale of Two Earthquakes
by aki 28 Feb '10

28 Feb '10

This is from Time : http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1968576,00.html?xid=rss-topst… The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile early on Feb. 27 was 500 times stronger than the 7.0 quake that killed an estimated 200,000 Haitians last month. And yet the number of casualties in Chile appears to be exponentially smaller, with the official death toll still in the hundreds. Far fewer people were rendered homeless than in Haiti, and much of the telephone service in Santiago and parts of central Chile had been restored within five hours. Comparisons between the two countries will no doubt be much discussed when the U.N. hosts a conference in New York City on March 31 to hash out how best to help Haiti rebuild. Donor governments already know why there was so much less destruction in Chile: it's because the government there forces builders to adhere to rigorous codes, while Haiti's incorrigible corruption and carelessness left such regulation all but non-existent. On the global corruption index put out by Transparency International, a Berlin-based nonprofit that lists countries from the least to most corrupt, Chile ranks 25th and Haiti 168th. And while Chilean President Michelle Bachelet hit the streets on Saturday reassuring citizens about her government's earthquake response, Haitian President Rene Preval has been seemingly AWOL for weeks.

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Some scripting help needed
by Tony Likhanga 28 Feb '10

28 Feb '10

Hi folks, I have tonnes of CSV files whose sample content is as shown below: Choice|*123456780*|20|1|*YES*|Y|2010-02-26 10:42:51.239772| Choice|*123456781*|10|1|NO|Y|2010-02-26 12:42:51.243603| Choice|*123456782*|20|1|NA|Y|2010-02-26 14:42:51.247464| Choice|*123456783*|10|1|*YES*|Y|2010-02-26 14:42:51.251320| Choice|*123456780*|20|1|OK|Y|2010-02-26 15:42:51.255169| My aim is to extract the contents of the 2nd field alongside the count of similar choice result in 5th field. Desired output: UserId Occurences (*YES*) ====== =============== 123456780 465 123456781 25 I managed to achieve this on a linux box running mysql using the steps below (which can of course be wrapped into a script): 1. grep YES *raw_files* | awk 'BEGIN{FS=OFS="|"}{print $2}' > /tmp/in_file 2. Log in to mysql and perform the steps: 3. mysql> create table nums(num varchar(16)); 4. mysql> load data infile '/tmp/in_file' into table nums(num); 5. mysql> select num,count(*) thecnt from nums group by num; I'm still exploring how to achieve the same using some (simple?) script, possibly not involving the database bit. Any takers? NB: The only bit we know before-hand is desired choice result (YES/NO/NA). Thanks. Tony.

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<ADVERT> ZTE 1X MG880 CDMA MODEM FOR SALE</ADVERT>
by Dennis Kioko 28 Feb '10

28 Feb '10

image: [image: mg880.jpg] Price Kenya Shillings: 1999/- contact me offlist. -- 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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Re: [Skunkworks] Scholarships
by Barrack Otieno 28 Feb '10

28 Feb '10

Hello Skunks just in case you are interested http://www.utwente.nl/internationalstudents/news/deadlinesapproaching/ Blessings On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 12:23 AM, Eva Kimathi <evakimathi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Tet's just say they blinked!?? > > On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 11:28 PM, Haggai Nyang <haggai.nyang(a)gmail.com> > wrote: >> >> Maybe I should take that back...but I swear I saw the database was >> offline... >> >> On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 11:26 PM, Haggai Nyang <haggai.nyang(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >>> >>> Seems events in the offline world have spilled to the online side... >>> >>> http://www.kenya.go.ke/ >>> >>> Who are these site admins sleeping on the job? >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> Other lists >> ------------- >> Announce: >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > -- Barrack O. Otieno Administrative Manager Afriregister Ltd (Ke) P.o.Box 21682 Nairobi 00100 Tel: +254721325277 +254733206359 +254202498789 Riara Road, Bamboo Lane www.afriregister.com www.afriregister.co.ke ICANN accredited registrar. Skype: barrack.otieno

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Fiber optic cables and outsourcing
by justus 27 Feb '10

27 Feb '10

are these seacom cables really of high speed as it was speculated,and which are the chances of kenya becoming an outsourcing centre upon the deployment.

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decoding - encoding
by pithon kamau 27 Feb '10

27 Feb '10

Hi, i am trying to edit a wordpress footer .php but its in the foremat shown below. how can i encode it? <?php eval(base64_decode('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'));?> Please Help -- Pithon K. Kamau Mobile: 0723 588705 / 0737 686562 Tel: +254 20 8083989 Website: www.heartbitsolutions.com / www.yesiamablogger.com / www.pithonkamau.com Website Design, Domain Registration, Website Hosting, Corporate Email Solutions, Website Maintainance, Website Marketing, Logo Design and Branding, Bulk SMS Solutions, Computer Hardware and Maintainance, Network Design and Set Up............. "Love Your Neighbour as You Love Yourself"

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M-pesa Account
by Kevin Ouma 27 Feb '10

27 Feb '10

Does anyone know the process of registering an M-Pesa/ ZAP account or a business. Please let me know. Kevin

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(no subject)
by nancy muito 27 Feb '10

27 Feb '10

I am a lady JKUAT Diploma holder in IT looking for a internship from any organisation within Nairobi because i am a part time student pursuing a degree in IT(JKUAT) program at Inoorero University Parklands.Here are my contacts,Email nankirigz@yahoo.com:Phone no.0722210408

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Government of Kenya - Offline
by Haggai Nyang 27 Feb '10

27 Feb '10

Seems events in the offline world have spilled to the online side... http://www.kenya.go.ke/ Who are these site admins sleeping on the job?

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Re: [Skunkworks] Blackberry Unlocking
by tonniemacharia＠gmail.com 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

Did any one get help from this website in regards to the topic? --- Original Message --- From: "Dennis Kioko" <dmbuvi+skunkworks(a)gmail.com> Sent: 2010/2/17 10:47:45.000 To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subj: Re: [Skunkworks] Blackberry Unlocking try forum.gsmhosting.com

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BlackBerry Bold Tops Radiation Ranking
by MotoBaridi 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

...interesting read... http://www.eweekeurope.co.uk/news/blackberry-bold-ly-tops-radiation-ranking… http://mobile.slashdot.org/story/10/02/26/0057254/BlackBerry-Bold-Tops-Radi… ...does anyone vet the chinese phones???... ------------------------------ <motobaridi, kernel unpatched since 1981> ------------------------------

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Test
by David Njuki 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

Ignore -- ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ 'spɹɐƃǝɹ ıʞnɾu pıʌɐp

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Google Code Jam Africa 2010
by Peter Karunyu 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

Just came across the aforementioned, http://code.google.com/codejam/africa/open to students and professional programmers, I bet this is going to be totally interesting! And FYI, for the 2008 global code jam, there were 7 Kenyan entries, who unfortunately, didn't make it past the first stage, http://www.go-hero.net/jam/09/regions

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SOURCING FOR A POWER SUPPLY
by ANTONY NDUNG'U 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

Hi Guys, I urgently need a power supply for a HP DL 380 G5. The replace part no is 379123-001. Send me a quote offlist. Rgds, Antony

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Duration of the unlimited Safaricom offer
by comark maloba 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

Does anyone know the duration of the Safaricom offer for a 1000 bob, or is it a pilot for something more permanent -- Dilettante is good, know-it-all is bad.

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Zap dealership/agent
by Mark Mwangi 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

anyone know the minimum requirements to be met before one can be an agent?. . . their site is not helpful. . . -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com Skype : mark.mwangy

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Re: [Skunkworks] Building a Low Budget Failover/High Availability
by tonniemacharia＠gmail.com 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

Server Setup with Windows MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 CgotLS0gT3JpZ2luYWwgTWVzc2FnZSAtLS0KRnJvbTogIndpbGxpYW0gV2FyZXJvIiA8d3dhcmVy b0BnbWFpbC5jb20+ClNlbnQ6IDIwMTAvMi8yNCAxMzoxOTowOC4wMDAKVG86ICJTa3Vua3dvcmtz IEZvcnVtIiA8c2t1bmt3b3Jrc0BsaXN0cy5teS5jby5rZT4KU3ViajogUmU6IFtTa3Vua3dvcmtz XSBCdWlsZGluZyBhIExvdyBCdWRnZXQgRmFpbG92ZXIvSGlnaCBBdmFpbGFiaWxpdHkgCiBTZXJ2 ZXIgU2V0dXAgd2l0aCBXaW5kb3dzCgpIZXkuIAogCktpbmRseSBjaGVjayB0aGlzIG91dCwgaG9w ZSBpdCBoZWxwcy4gCiAKIApodHRwOi8vdGVjaG5ldC5taWNyb3NvZnQuY29tL2VuLXVzL21hZ2F6 aW5lYmV0YS8yMDA3LjAzLmhpZ2hhdmFpbGFiaWxpdHkuYXNweCAK

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are networks cashing in on the social sites?
by Gituma Nturibi 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

last week there was a hot toic going around in nairobi and naturally it was also all over twitter and facebook. Interestingly withing a few minutes on twitter there were alreay over 100 updates on one trending topic from Kenya which means there's quite a following( pun intended). So there's clearly uptake of these sites in Kenya but as of yet haven't seen any local networks try to cash in using sms to interface with them... so will any take it up. The only sign I've seen is that on Zain you can get google calendar updates via sms.

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Fwd: [kictanet] Tender for Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Servers, Peripherals and Accessories
by Odhiambo Washington 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

FYI ---------- Begin Forwarded message ---------- From: Shem Ochuodho <shemochuodho(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 6:01 PM Subject: [kictanet] Tender for Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Servers, Peripherals and Accessories To: odhiambo(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Might interest some people. Apologies to those whom it may not concern. For any clarification or further communication, contact the e-addresses in the advert. Rgrds, Shem Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) Senior Advisor Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS), Juba Kenya Community Abroad (KCA) 2007 Excellence Award Winner AfricaOnline 2005 Industry Pioneer Award Recipient Father of Internet in Kenya (CSK 2000) Cell: +249-955-021-040/+256-477-232025/+254-734-137371 Skype: shem.ochuodho _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet ---------- End Forwarded message ---------- -- 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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ISP noc jobs
by jgitau＠gmail.com 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

Hey if you are interested in some ISP NOC jobs please forward your request and possibly your CV to: angela @personnelresource.com As far as I know they are an agency handling recruitment for a local ISP. I'm not in a position to respond to queries so just send the mail/request directly to her. Gitau

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I am Looking For Presentation Equipment
by Odhiambo Washington 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

Hello folks, Any ideas where I can get the following: 1. Electronic WhiteBoard 2. Presentation Screen - one that can possibly allow wi-fi connection? I must be imagining, but I need a very large screen, wall-mountable for use during presentations. It would be nice if I could eliminate the need of a projector, such that I only need the laptop and this screen. I'd appreciate if someone can provide contacts of the suppliers, or if you are one such supplier, then my phone numbers are listed below my sig. -- 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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[Event] Developer Get Together, Saturday 27 February, Silver Springs Hotel 10:00
by Rad! 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

Ladies, Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Our informal developer kamkunji returns this Saturday at Silver Springs Hotel Join us and hear more about 1. .NET Framework 4 2. iHub Launch 3. Mzalendo.com If anyone is interested in a slot to giving 5-30 minutes of your wisdom drop me a line - conradakunga(a)gmail.com. Presenter slots are open Free entry. Come with a friend and an open mind.

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Setting Up a Training Institute
by Joseph McDonald 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

Good Day All Am working on a consultancy job to help some investors set up a professional training institute. I would like if some one can assist me with information about the requirements especially Regulatory,Legal and Statutory. you can contact me offline. Thanks

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CCDA wanted
by Michael Waimiri 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

Hi, A middle sized IT company is looking for someone with CCDA certification / qualification, with Unix / Solaris knowledge an added advantage. 6months to 1 yr experience. Position to be filled ASAP. Tumia au sambaza.... drop me a mail! -- Michael

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Building a Low Budget Failover/High Availability Server Setup with Windows
by Odhiambo Washington 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

Hello guys, This one is for you before you go for the frothy stuff:-) What is the cheapest way to build a High Availability System using Windows? Anyone done it? Cheaply? I know how to do this kind of stuff using Heartbeat, DRBD, CARP, Freevrrpd but not on Windows. I have two servers - DC and FS and I need a low budget failover. I can add two high-end workstations and some cheap NAS if necessary, but how to do it? :) -- 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] [kictanet] ICT TV Station
by Odhiambo Washington 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 1:30 PM, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > Hi, > > So far no response from Skinkworks are they interested or can we open up > the opportunity to anyone else who is willing to do the same, such as the > universities and ICT colleges. > > Synergy, the developers of the live.mystocks.co.ke web site, are retiring > some of their old servers as they upgrade their infrastructure are offering > us one of the servers at a discounted rate. > > Please find below the specifications, please confirm if this will be > sufficient for setting up the system. > > HP DL 380 G3 PROLIANT > 2 (DUAL) Processor(s): XEON 3.006GHz/512KB L2 CACHE > 4096 MB PC2100 ECC RAM(4x1024MB) > RAID Controller: Smart Array 5i+ Controller (64MB) > Hello Robert, >From what I can see, this thread has not reached skunkworks at all since it's inception because they were not marked in the first place. I have been snooping on the list and did spare some time to look at what it entails to setup an IPTV. Based on the following howto<http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/29/iptv_network_setup/> I am inclined to think that more equipment will still be needed for the project. There are folks in skunkworks who are upto this task and I believe one, Aki is one such geek:) I am CCing this to them. PS: Skunkworks - The thread http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/2010-February/008575.html requires your input. -- 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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XML conversion
by albert kamau 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

Hi Skunks/ettes, Am looking for an app that can convert a txt to xml after a given duration using custom xml tags that does not involve any scripting. Any ideas?

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Mpesa and Safaricom's satisfaction in Revenue
by Net Net 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

Guyz, Anyone from safaricom on the list? I just noted how almost impossible it is for someone to start MPESA even as a sub-agency in an area where there is totally no MPESA within like 8-10KMs unless he knows someone in the inside! Essentailly if you give a company a lead on prospective Business,they will support you,but on the contrary,I have located several places in Western Kenya where MPESA is just heard on media.I have gone through an Agent to be a sub-agent in the place.I got all the requirements,painting the building ,getting local government permit,cash in my account etc.But Safaricom have ONLY promised since september 2009 to come and check the building(and they are still coming!). Is this corruption or Safaricom does not need such money let alone empowering citizens with surprises,opportunities?This place is a district headquarter!Any safaricom person on the list to shed some light? Rgds

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<Job Opportunity> Payroll Systems Developer Wanted
by Daniel Ndeti 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

Ladies n Gents, A friend of mine is looking for an experienced Payroll systems developer for an upcoming project. Contact me offlist with your C.V if interested.

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LAPTOPS
by James Muendo 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

Am looking for this, anyone,get in touch offlist *Laptop Specifications (30 Required)* *Performance* *Processor* Intelï¿½ Core^(TM)2 Duo Processor T6670 *Operating System* Genuine Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) *Graphics Engine* Intelï¿½ Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD *Graphics Memory* 128MB-1294MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory *Memory and Storage* *Memory* 3GB DDR2 800MHz memory *Hard Drive* 250GB HDD (5400rpm) *Optical Drive* DVD-SuperMulti drive (+/-R double layer) *Audio and Video* *Display Size* 13.3" widescreen *Display Type* WXGA MultiTouch LCD Display *Display Resolution* 1280x800 *Audio* Standard stereo speakers, S/P DIF output port (shared with headphone port), Microphone jack (mono), Built-in microphone, Headphone jack (stereo) *Communication* *Webcam* Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel *Wireless LAN* 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN Bluetooth *LAN* 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN *Power* *AC Adapter* 65W (19V 3.42A) Auto-sensing, 100-240V / 50-60Hz input *Battery* Li-Ion (4800mAh, 6-Cell) *Battery Life* Up to 4 hours *Expansion* *PC Express Slot* 1-ExpressCard Slot *Media* Memory Card Reader *USB Ports* 2-USB (2.0), 1-eSATA/USB (2.0) combo port with Sleep and Charge *HDMI* HDMI-CEC output port *Software, Support and Security* *Security and Protection* Security Cable Lock Slot, HDD Recovery or any other security features *Warranty* 1-Yr Parts and Labor, 1-Year Battery -- 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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ISP Recommendations
by Rad! 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

Ladies and gents, Anyone care to recommend an ISP (from personal experience) that meets the following criteria 1. Reliable speed & link quality (at least 512 - 1Mbps uplink) 2. Uncapped usage & flat fee 3. Decent customer service 4. Serves CBD/Milimani/Lavington

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Moses Katembu 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

LinkedIn ------------Moses Katembu requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: ------------------------------------------ Josiah, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Moses Accept invitation from Moses Katembu http://www.linkedin.com/e/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi_KTYW6abNc/blk/I1835… View invitation from Moses Katembu http://www.linkedin.com/e/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi_KTYW6abNc/blk/I1835… ------------------------------------------ Why might connecting with Moses Katembu be a good idea? People Moses Katembu knows can discover your profile: Connecting to Moses Katembu will attract the attention of LinkedIn users. See who's been viewing your profile: http://www.linkedin.com/e/wvp/inv18_wvmp/ ------ (c) 2010, LinkedIn Corporation

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BIKE AND MORE BIKES
by michael wambua 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Skunks....want to own a drop dead super bike something like Yamaha TDM 900cc fuel injection check it out (http://www.productreview.com.au/showitem.php?item_id=32121) or a 2004 Yamaha R1 black 1000cc (http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/Yamaha/2004_R1/Page1.htm) Damn this bike can pace plus its got bling ...its chrome wheels so you leave the silver line.... or a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 (http://www1.epinions.com/reviews/2004_Suzuki_SV1000S) looks really really cool....the kinda bikes u dont wear a helmet if you know what i mean. or a Suzuki GSXR 1000 (http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2007/06/25/bike-review-riding-the-2007-suzuk…) SERIOUSLY YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO RIDE ONE TO OWN THIS BEAST. or a 2003 Yamaha R6 X-US small dent on the fuel tank (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/269/392/Motorcycle-Article/2003-Yamaha-R6-Qui…) the owner used to be professional street racer... the modes on this bike and the paint work :) ....nice Pictures and the price tags will be mailed to interested parties plus they are available for viewing... best of luck skunks With lotsa love skunk mike -- Michael Wambua +254 712710697 info(a)michaelwambua.com www.michaelwambua.com

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Oracle BI Discoverer 10g with vista- does it work?
by Calvin Omari 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Hi Techies, I have been trying in vain to install Oracle Bi discoverer in a windows Vista OS but I get such a message, checking operating system version: must be 5.0, 5.1 or 5.2 actual 6.0 failed>>>> Anybody who has successful installed the same in Vista or do i have to downgrade to XP, 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] ISP Recommendations
by James Karanja 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Access kenya: In terms of customer service, access kenya are the best. My link was down and within 2 minutes of calling support they called me back and held onto the line till they sorted me. The link is stable but once in a while it behaves erratically. KDN: speeds good, customer service not that good. Zuku i hear they have a waiting list, so good luck with them. Regards JAMES KARANJA On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 3:46 PM, <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > 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: Mpesa and Safaricom's satisfaction in Revenue (Net Net) > 2. Re: ISP Recommendations (Sammy Njoroge) > 3. Re: Mpesa and Safaricom's satisfaction in Revenue (Imelda Mueni) > 4. Re: ISP Recommendations (Rad!) > 5. Re: ISP Recommendations (Joram Mwinamo) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:40:11 +0300 > From: Net Net <bgp.peers(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Mpesa and Safaricom's satisfaction in > Revenue > Message-ID: > <33b19cdf1002230140r3698111ga4d8d69e0fcf7c62(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Interesting, > > @ndungu,for me,I spotted the place as potential(no mpesa within > 8-10kms),developed the place,painted the premise(5m by 10m)started paying > rent,got a permit from the county council in the region,applied for safcom > to come and check the place.This is in Western Province.But my friend,to > date they have never appeared there,infact I feel it is like I gave them a > business secret! > > Actually after posting this issue on skunkworks I got a response from a > couple of guyz in safcom,s mpesa department who asked me to call them so as > we may talk.I called one of them(a manager) and we scheduled a meeting and > we met.He took my details,asked me to send him pictures of the premise and > the application to open an outlet,which I did within a day or 2.After that > he never picks my calls 3 weeks down the line. > > With this I wonder how Kenyans are going to live.I normally say that > working > in a firm is an opportunity given to you at that time(Someone said this:you > never know what tomorrow carries,you might wake up and be told it never > rained the previous night,or zap is working harder, so your department has > to be closed)so for me give your best.Whenever you have an opportunity to > be > honoured like safcom,you need to respond also. > > I am closely watching the space to see who will be given a Go ahead by > safcom to start running there. > @Barrack I am also hoping to see a new Kenya.But it starts with us Kenyans. > > > Rgds > > Net Net > > On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 2:55 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com > >wrote: > > > Dennis, > > > > Sounds defeatist , lest not give up i always picture my self in a new > > Kenya where the rule of law will prevalence and corruption will be a > > thing of the past, its too soon to give up, transformation will begin > > with renewal of our minds what you entertain you cannot eradicate > > > > Blessings > > > > On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Dennis Kioko > > <dmbuvi+skunkworks(a)gmail.com <dmbuvi%2Bskunkworks(a)gmail.com> < > dmbuvi%2Bskunkworks(a)gmail.com <dmbuvi%252Bskunkworks(a)gmail.com>>> wrote: > > > And you only thought its PSs and big Cats who are corrupt. Kenyans are > so > > > corrupt that we will soon be stuck in a circular deadlock where you > cant > > do > > > anything since you require to bribe a whole lot of people. Meanwhile, > we > > > still apprecaite our firends who are able to make money in not so > > straight > > > ways as heroes, till then, Get Rich or die Trying > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > 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 > > > Other lists > > > ------------- > > > Announce: > > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > > > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > > > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Barrack O. 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Re: [Skunkworks] ISP Recommendations
by Sammy Njoroge 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Zuku -10!!! Not to be rude or anything but "zuku biz" package takes ages (more like a kidney transplant waiting list), paid for the connection on the 2nd and still 21 days later am yet to be contacted and informed of the install date. Worst part is they said it wouldn't take long since am already in a building they consider 'fiber ready' and am getting used to being kept 5-10 minutes on hold when i make an inquiry and my visit to their offices didn't make a difference regardless of the promises i got. Regards Sammy Njoroge DataLogic Technologies www.datalogic.co.ke

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Darden Business School, VC & Entrepreneurship Club
by Phares Kariuki 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

The Darden Business School a subset of the University of Virginia is one of the top Case Method MBA’s in the world. Within the MBA program, some of the students have formed an Entrepreneurship and VC club. They were requesting if they could receive business plans to correct and guide the potential entrepreneurs. If interested in participating, kindly get in touch with: Mwangi Maina – MwangiJ11(a)darden.virginia.edu —————— -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Pesa Pal, Skunkworks Meetup, Today!, from 6pm, Teleposta Towers, 6th Floor
by Phares Kariuki 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

PesaPal - Skunkworks Session Hi guys, the team from PesaPal is going to meet skunkworks on Feb 23rd from 6pm. They will cover PesaPal and a. introduce team members to the community b. explain PesaPal's roadmap c. set the stage for feedback from the community. d. educate the community on how to integrate PesaPal for their clients e. build linkages with the skunkworks community for future developments and improvement Speakers Onesmus Kagwanja - PesaPal Chief Technology Officer Will speak about the ecosystem Paul Mungai - PesaPal Chief Software Engineer Will speak about the architecture, design decisions and integration options Benson Njonjo - PesaPal - Head of Open Source Integration Will speak about CMS integration, challenges, vision Mark Mwongela - Managing Director {Verviant} Will speak about how to work with buyers {companies}, how to sell e commerce Agosta Liko - Founder General Vision, Opportunities for techies, how we work together to sambaza this epayment thing Thanks -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Seamless money transfer over Mobile payment platforms
by Mark Mwangi 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Now that banks have been appeased and are now falling over themselves to patner with mobile phone companies, isnt it time the various platforms were seamlessly integrated such that I can send money from my mpesa account to my zap account or to my yu cash one n so n so forth? the banks played ball will the telcos? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com Skype : mark.mwangy

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Asterisk PCI cards
by maina 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Am looking for above said cards preferably with interchangeable modules-FXO/FXS(though not a must) .If possible DIGIUM. Anyone who can supply or know where i can buy in Nairobi, kindly get in touch offlist with pricing ASAP. My phone number is 0721-95 00 73. or 0750-27 59 24. ----------- 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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Developer Operator meetup
by Mbugua Njihia 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

The ICT Board in conjunction with the MobileMonday (ke chapter) are organizing a small formal meet up btw mobile network operators and local developers to seek collaborative ways. For this first meet up we are looking for a maximum of 15 developers who have ready to market products that have sustainable revenue model. We hope that this will be the stepping stone to syncing of synergies that will see the operators adopt innovative solutions and services from local developers. The meeting would be in early March with actual date to be confirmed. If you think you are one of these developers or know one (some) of them, drop me an email with subject : Mobile Operator Meet up There might be a short listing process due to the limited number of spaces for this first meeting. symbiotic_logo Mbugua Njihia - CEO Chairman - Mobile Monday (Kenya Chapter) SYMBIOTIC MEDIA CONSORTIUM | Design:Develop:Deploy [a] Muringa Court - Suite B2:Kilimani- Junction of Kirichwa and Muringa Road [t] +254 20 359 6305 [c] +254 721 668 709 [e] mbugua(a)symbiotic.co.ke [w] www.symbiotic.co.ke [b] http://www.symbiotic.co.ke/blog/ [t] @mbuguanjihia [l] http://www.linkedin.com/mbuguanjihia ............................................................................ ............................................................................ ....................... Mobile Monday is a global community of mobile industry visionaries, developers and influential's fostering cooperation and cross-border business development through virtual and live networking events to share ideas, best practices and trends from global markets. This message may contain information, which is confidential, private or privileged in nature. If you are not the intended recipient of the message, you are notified that any distribution, use or copying of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately

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Ministry of health website
by Peter Karunyu 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

http://www.health.go.ke/ I wish the webmaster there will get his/her act together. On the plus side, they are using RHEL

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Intranet Solutions?
by Jared Koyier 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Am looking for intranet and workflow system. Any recommendations?

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CRT Repair Shops
by Geofrey Karani 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Hi All, I need a CRT repaired - I think its the power transformer that has gone kaput! Anyone knows where I can take it? Thanks

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Barcamp Nairobi 2010, Logo Ready, thanks to @asayf!!!
by Phares Kariuki 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Thanks to Asif Khan, http://www.wix.com/asifkhanr/photos for the excellent work done! [image: ?ui=2&view=att&th=126e09757b2a5bf0&attid=0.1&disp=attd&realattid=ii_126e09757b2a5bf0&zw] -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Turnkey Linux - Who Likes?
by Odhiambo Washington 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

This is a very interesting concept: http://www.turnkeylinux.org Just get VMWARE installed on a HUGE box (high end CPU, big disk storage and so much disk are memory) then install the appliances you want:-) -- 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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Fusion 220 Modem
by Jacob Odada 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Has anyone managed to use the fusion220 modem with any Unix variant especially Debian based Linux distro's and Solaris? I cant seem to be able to access the sim card and issuing the "at+csms?" command gives me an error. I am in a serious fix , please help. Rgds, Jacob

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KRA PIN certificate application and user login
by Ndungi Kyalo 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Hi guys, I am unable to find the above on the kra website. Does someone know the `secret` link to the above resources. Please share. -- Ndungi Kyalo biblia.kenya.or.ke

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Application for ajob
by nancy muito 21 Feb '10

21 Feb '10

I am a lady JKUAT Diploma holder in IT looking for a job from any organisation within Nairobi because i am a part time student pursuing a degree in IT(JKUAT) program at Inoorero University Parklands.Here are my contacts,Email nankirigz@yahoo.com:Phone no.0722210408

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NOD 32 passwords
by Benjamin 21 Feb '10

21 Feb '10

Hie the following are NOD 32 passowrds i didnt wanna stay with them alone -- can be boring all tested and working . *(last update time)：*2010-1-13 8:59:55 *nod32(ThreatSense Update):*v.4764 (20100112) Username:EAV-26665297 Password:frtrjsvpsv Username:EAV-26665237 Password:5j5tcrjeku Username:EAV-26665232 Password:7dv2ufk6sx Username:EAV-26665258 Password:2ump8ca832 Username:EAV-26665234 Password:7hnmjc8c57 Username:EAV-26665239 Password:b85r7kt6mp Username:EAV-26665235 Password:jpvsj68jtk Username:EAV-26665299 Password:3k3sde8mh7 Username:EAV-26664656 Password:nj6up7s5hc

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please rob me
by Billy 20 Feb '10

20 Feb '10

It's interesting the kind of stuff people can find out from your tweets! http://pleaserobme.com/ -Billy

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Software as a Service : Need for type approvals nor not?
by aki 20 Feb '10

20 Feb '10

Interestingly, seems that Asterisk is/was listed under the CCK as a type approved device. That means due to its nature as a Pabx, those installating it also need some sort of documentation as certified installers? Now imagine if you went ahead and installed a project based on Asterisk, then regulator guys showed up to do inspections and only to tell the client that the installation is illegal. There will be a time for this. Afterall, installing " telephone " cabling needs to be ceritified to meet standards. Will CCK / Govt stay clear of Software as a Service categories or will such categories be slowly sucked into regulations/requirements? Me thots.

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How do coders work on team projects?
by aki 20 Feb '10

20 Feb '10

I know for MS there are team editions, so coders can work on portions of the projects on one platform. What about the rest? Php Web developers, how do you work in a team project effort or enviroment? Rgds. -- "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford

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Difficult clients
by Ndungi Kyalo 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

An interesting case plays out here : http://www.27bslash6.com/p2p.html . -- Ndungi Kyalo

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Kenya Customs (OT)
by Brian Ngure 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

I am truly amazed at the Kenya Customs guys. I am being asked to pay more than $100 duty for GIFT items worth about $50 in a Fedex package. What kind of maths did these guys learn in school? Anyone else had these kind of issues? And if so, how did you resolve them? -- Regards, Brian Ngure

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VT6421A Raid PCI SATA Controller Card
by Roy Michoma 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Hi, Am looking for the above card, point me in the right direction! Cheers, Roy

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ADVERT (ACER CRAZY MACHINE OFFER)
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

GREAT WEEKEND FOLKS !! Acer Veriton M265 PC!!! Intel G31 +ICH7 chipset, Intel Dual Core E5400 (2.7GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 160GB SATA HDD; DVD Writer DVDRW; Embedded high-definition audio with 7.1-channel; Gigabit Ethernet; USB port, COM port, Parallel port; FreeDos, PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Optical Mouse, PFC PSU, 1 year Warranty @ 30,000/= Acer V193HQ 18.5" wide Non-MM LCD Monitor, 5ms response time, 3 years warranty 11,000 Exstock QTY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE. WHILE STOCK LASTS !!!! Thanks I do hope you find this information helpful. Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us Alvin Ochieng Corporate Account Manager Greenline Technology Limited IT Hardware and Software Solutions 2nd Floor, Odyssey Plaza, Mukoma Road. Email :info@greenline.co.ke Tel : +254 20 651755 / 552086 Fax : +254 20 559841 +254 722-313923 Mon-Fri (8-5pm) Print only when necessary

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Lamp Developer Needed
by Simon Mburu 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Habari.tv is looking for an experienced LAMP developer. Good technical & business skills. Apply to jobs(a)habari.tv. -- Simon Gatonye 0722993642 P.O. Box 75232 Nairobi - 0200

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Looking for I EnGenius 2610 ,manfufactured by Senao
by Mbugua Njihia 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Anyone know if there's a local supplier? symbiotic_logo Mbugua Njihia - CEO SYMBIOTIC MEDIA CONSORTIUM | Design:Develop:Deploy [a] Muringa Court - Suite B2:Kilimani- Junction of Kirichwa and Muringa Road [t] +254 20 359 6305 [c] +254 721 668 709 [e] mbugua(a)symbiotic.co.ke [w] www.symbiotic.co.ke [b] http://www.symbiotic.co.ke/blog/ This message may contain information, which is confidential, private or privileged in nature. If you are not the intended recipient of the message, you are notified that any distribution, use or copying of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately

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Fundraising
by Rahim Kara 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Ok, so considering i've had no response as such about it. I'm having a fundraiser in response to the Skunk Server's needs. We require Ksh 250K and i'm ready to shoot anyone who wants a portfolio made can be of the following variety. Model Portfolio Facebook portfolio Professional Portfolio and am charging Kshs 15K for it. I will be giving Kshs 10K toward the Skunk server and working with 5K for renting the location. Please forward to whomever is willing and ready to work with the above mentioned so that we can get started. Rahim.

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app developer wanted.
by Moses Kemibaro 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Do you love to write code? Want to work smarter, not harder? Do you thrive in an work environment that enables you to work on exciting and challenging projects, day in and day out? Do you like to change the status quo and create value that has long- term impact and rewards? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we need to talk. The majority of our client development work is with Open Source such as PHP, Python, AJAX, Javascript, CSS and MySQL. We are looking for a talented, proven web application developer to join our team. The skills previously listed are highly desirable, but there’s always something to be said for talent, potential, and attitude, so if you happen to be a developer with more expertise in other languages (. NET, Ruby, etc. ) and are open to adding Python, PHP, AJAX, J2ME, JQuery, etc. to your arsenal, we want to hear from you. We are looking for the following qualities in a candidate: Interested in learning and have a creative mind that enjoys the challenges of application development Gets excited about clean code but knows that ugly code is out there and dealing with it is an necessity sometimes Enjoys client interaction and problem solving, in a passionate way. Knows the tools of your trade Wants to raise the skill level of the whole team, not just themselves Has the ability to play well with others – we will be welcoming you into our team Has the ability to work independently – coding, testing, gathering requirements, and communicating with clients Knows the value of a great user experience when it comes to building applications Accepts the fact that mistakes will be made and that every experience is an opportunity to get better and improve the working processes within the agency Appreciates that meetings are necessary but detests unnecessarily long or unproductive ones. You can’t wait to leave a meeting and go back to writing code! Knows that open, honest and productive communication is key to project success Believes that working less hours smarter is better than working more hours harder Knows that perfection may not be possible but aiming for excellence is realistic Wants a full-time position in a growing company Are you an application developer who is savvy enough to deal with an intensively customer service oriented digital agency? We are that company. We consistently deliver for not only long lived and well- maintained clients, but also our new projects. They range from Flash intensive brand micro-sites with a major focus on user experience, to ordinary database driven content management systems such as Joomla, Drupal and Typo3. We also work on unconventional projects with interesting and occasionally not so interesting features thrown in the mix. We will build anything that creates value and pass up those projects that are too cumbersome, outrageous or simply unsustainable. On any given day you could be part of a large team building a cutting edge web site or you may be “solo” coding feature enhancements or fixes for a client’s online forms. We thrive in a results oriented environment because our team is treated well and our clients are treated even better. What we need from you: Provable, quantifiable expertise as an application developer (code samples and/ or project descriptions) Provable experience working on web application projects (work history) Salary expectations. What we don’t need from you: We don’t enjoy reading lists – especially not a list of the 50 technologies you know. If your resume doesn’t make it clear that you have focus on a specific web technology(s) then you’re just wasting both of our time sending us your CV – and nobody enjoys having their time wasted. If you are looking to ladder climb and want to play politics this is also not the place for you. You are happy to work and are ready to address and solve problems as they arise. We do not pretend to know everything and mistakes are likely in every endeavor. Where you will work: We have a great office in one of Nairobi’s quieter suburbs near the city centre with lots of windows and a very open set-up. We dress down most of the time, but are always at our best in front of clients. We are professional and the management team is very hands on and engaged with the work that is done. We try very hard not to require more hours that are required of anyone and we strive to work 8.30 to 5.00 pm every day with a one hour lunch break. That said, we’re flexible and recognize that we all have lives outside of the office – and we also know that sometimes, especially when deadlines demand it, normal working hours just won’t get the job done. When it doesn’t, we act accordingly – and we show our appreciation when people step-up. We use our leave days and so will you, for your sanity and ours. If think that your that special talent we may be looking for, kindly send us your CV on jobs(a)dotsavvyafrica.com

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Internet Options around Kahawa Sukari
by Josiah Mugambi 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Any ideas from anyone? -- Josiah Mugambi Samuel Goldwyn<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/s/samuel_goldwyn.html> - "I don't think anyone should write their autobiography until after they're dead."

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Unsubscribed
by Murigi Muraya 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Am unsubscribing from the list. Don't let the founders down. Cheers SMM -- If you can't remedy the situation create a better one.

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On(line) and Off(line) privacy
by saidimu apale 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

With all the worries we have over Facebook, GMail etc etc, sometimes we forget just how much privacy we've lost in the offline/analog world. I don't hear anyone making much noise about this, but sometimes the reminders can be jarring. <https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=att&th=1265a5bc5df85f3a&attid=0.1&d…> Recently I received two separate pieces of mail that somehow "just knew" that my partner and I are soon having a baby. It was freaky how precise marketer's targeting is, and how quickly they were able to figure it out. A first visit to the Ob/Gyn and next thing you know a company is sending us baby-food in the mail. A few weeks to the baby's due-date and Disney sends a "reminder" that the new baby will need to be introduced to Mickey-Mouse. When did the loss of offline privacy become so normal? And when will the loss of online privacy also become so ordinary? Here are some images: [image: ?ui=2&view=att&th=1265a5b26d975508&attid=0.1&disp=attd&realattid=ii_1265a5b26d975508&zw] [image: ?ui=2&view=att&th=1265a5bc5df85f3a&attid=0.1&disp=attd&realattid=ii_1265a5bc5df85f3a&zw]

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Livebox Tossing Competition
by joe mwirigi 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Hi, Anybody with dates of the closest event? #! /usr/bin/hope -w #$file: angel.mine script use strict; #Keep Going # become s good child my $pid = fork(); print $pid,"\n"; while(1) { sleep(never);

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Wireless SIP (IP) Phone
by Thuo Wilson 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Guys, Anyone selling Wireless SIP (IP) phones? Let me know and the price. Wilson.

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Laptops @ Ebrahim Electronics
by Peter Karunyu 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Anyone who has recently passed by ebrahim electronics just next to the stanley and noted any exciting laptops they might be stocking? I am a bit far from CBD thus can't do so on my own and their website disappeared from the face of the net. Its been my experience that they tend to bring in some unique hardware you rarely find in any other computer shop.

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Tonee Ndungu of the 1%CLUB invites you to The 1%EVENT Nairobi (Mar 12, 2010)
by Tonee Ndungu of The 1%CLUB 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

If you can't see the image, don't worry. It's just a logo. I thought I would make this a personal invite instead of the usual bulk e-mail. So here is the gist of the event and why I would love to host you for it. So to be rather rumbotious (overly ambitious) I think we have figured out a simple way to deal with the poverty in all out rural homes. No really, I think we have it sorted. You know how we have crowd-sourcing for google information and crowd-editing for online dictionaries like Wikipedia..so how about crowd-funding. No no, I will not ask you for money, but if you come for the 1%EVENT, we'll explain how 1% of your time, talent, treasure or technology will change the world you are tryin to impact.So please do drop by. You can't say I did not make this personal.. Tonee ------------------------------ Event Summary: ------------------------------ Event: The 1%EVENT Nairobi Date: Friday, March 12, 2010 at 9:00 AM (GMT+0300) Location: Taifa HallUniversity of NairobiUniversity WayNairobiKenya ------------------------------ Event Details: ------------------------------ YOU DECIDE WHAT’S NEXTWe love good ideas. No matter where they’re from. We love to realize the potential of people. No matter where or how they live. We are passionate advocates of the power and possibilities that the web, mobile and new media offer. 1%EVENTThe 1%EVENT is the Open Space event that connects people with smart ideas for projectsthat stimulate the self reliance of individuals anywhere in the world and improve their standard of living. INNOVATIVEThe 1%EVENT brings together innovators, young professionals, entrepreneurs and change-makers that invest one day of their time, expertise, experience, talent, network and energy to work on new innovative approaches to international co-operation. INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION 2.0Massive collaboration, self-organization, open-source, collective intelligence and crowd sourcing – these are all trends that typify Web 2.0, where the person is at the centre of the process, and creates his or her own world. International development 2.0 is about using these ICT for development tools, techniques and models towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals.ARE YOU IN?In June 2009 more than 300 people came together for the very first 1%EVENT in Amsterdam. This year the 1%EVENT will get a follow-up. In March the 1%EVENT will take place in Nairobi. Amsterdam will host another edition in May. Are you in? JOIN THE COMMUNITY!Join the 1%EVENT Nairobi community on Facebook and see who else will be there and start the conversation. ------------------------------ Register Online: ------------------------------ More information and online registration are available here: http://1percentclubnairobi.eventbrite.com/?ref=eivte&invite=Mjg2OTIzL3NrdW5… ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Collect event fees online with Eventbrite http://www.eventbrite.com

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Looking for a job opportunity
by isaac wamalwa 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Dear all, Peace and greetings from me. To members of skunkworks, i hereby kindly inform you all that i am looking for an opportunity in the ICT field. Please attached is my CV. Thanks in advance. Isaac.

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OT :: Ester Arunga
by Clement Ongera 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Just gotten this from a pal... http://kenyapolitical.blogspot.com/2010/02/esther-arunga-hellon-join-cult-i… I can't believe it....Is it another scam...maybe a distraction from the obvious politics? -- http://www.google.com/profiles/cnongera.

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Chinese teacher
by Kariuki Martin 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Hi, Anyone know of accredited persons or institutions that teach Chinese fast, but, efficiently? -- Regards Martin

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KEMU
by Thomas Odol 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Hi good people, Can someone clarify for me this rumour going on that KEMU university has been closed indefinitely, This is a private university and I have not heard anything in the past few days, what is going on, anyone? Thomas -- ______________________________

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Re: [Skunkworks] Android Dev
by Rahim Kara 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Anyone here an Android Developer?

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RSS feed
by aki 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Hallo from the cold...... :-) Have a few hours to kill, so am reading about RSS feeders and I have a question for anyone who has done manual creation of such. How do you get the RSS feed to auto update? Say you create the necessary xlm file with the RSS tag and obviously there has to be a file open>filewrite>not overwrite>filesave option to create an auto update of the xml file. Is this sequence correct? Rgds.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunk Server Fundraising
by Rahim Kara 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Greetings Skunks, In order to facilitate the growth of our server funds, i will offer my services as a photographer this weekend to anyone who is willing to pay 15K to get their shoot done for a model portfolio. The proceeds will go to get a spanking brand new high spec server. I'm not going to get back into the bureaucracy of trying to register skunkworks and get shirts, pens, mugs printed. instead i'll shoot for the fundraising. So. If you know anyone who wants to get this done, let me knw and i'll arrange it. my limit for the weekend is 30 people. I am going to be hiring a hall for the shoot so will only be able to contribute 10K per person to the server. Making it clear from the start so that there is no formal inquiry in the future or tribunal to query the funds. Lemme know.

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Internship opportunity
by Evans Ikua 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

LANet Consulting has opportunities for two Networking Interns. The basic qualification is a a degree in IT or Computer Science or any related field. Other networking qualifications like CCNA etc will be an added advantage. We are looking for recent graduates, which means one must have cleared their undergraduate studies. It will help if you are self-driven (!) and innovative. Those interested may send me their CVs or applications offlist, on my address. Thank you.

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Mobile Developers
by Garum 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Skunks: At the GSMA Congress this year, the Governments of France, Sweden, Israel, Belgium and a few others have sponsored exhibition stands for developers from their countries. I wonder how long it would be before PS Ndemo would sponsor our skunks to such global events. Just a thought. GA

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Member email addresses
by Simon Mbuthia 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Hi guys, I just did a search of my name on Google and found an item from the skunkworks online archive. The thing (mailman) does some good job in that it doesn not display the actual email address but only changes the @ symbol to the word. I was just wondering, isn't it possible for someone to write a bot that can harvest email addresses and sell them to spammers? Pardon me if I sound a bit paranoid, but the very thought of my email address appearing on Google Search isn't very pleasant. What are your views? Me. -- Be kind to your dentist - he has fillings too...

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks Kenya
by Rahim Kara 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Greetings Fellow Skunks, Just putting this out there. Can Skunkworks be registered as an official body? If yes, what're the procedures and how soon can it be done? Rahim.

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Training
by Rahim Kara 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

How much would you pay per day for professional training? 100$, more ?

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SOURCING FOR A SERVER
by ANTONY NDUNG'U 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Hi guys, I'm sourcing for a server that can be installed sco unix, you can see the ones that are certified at http://tiny.cc/vtBWQ. Would like to have HP ML 310 G5 although i can accept something close to that provided that its listed on the url provided. It must have a scsi tape drive. If you can get contact me offlist with a quote. Rgds, Antony

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Safaricom Messages
by Clement Ongera 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Hi All, I just received an offer from Safaricom...The third this week and its only wednesday...Seems like an sms a day full of offers that I actually don't need. How can I opt out of these messages apart from moving to juu? -- http://www.google.com/profiles/cnongera.

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Premium SMS Revenue Shares in SA and Nigeria
by wesley kirinya 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Hey Skunk(ette)s, I missed the Mobile Web Forum. However I got some slides and it seems to have been interesting. One of the areas that captivated me was the Premium SMS revenue share with Telcos. In Japan they take 30%, in Kenya about 60%. Anyone know what the share is in SA and Nigeria? 8~)

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Zain & Swiftglobal outgoing mail server
by Cosmas Maingi 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

There has being an issue with Zain's outgoing mail server ( out.swiftmobile.co.ke) that you configure on your smart phone or outlook while using Zain modem... Mails are not going out since last week and the response is that there is a problem with the service. From last week that is a loss for most of us. My question why can't Zain outsource a serious ISP who will take care of their customers if they are to give Safaricom com any competition? Anyone working with swift or Zain on the list, maybe could tell us where the problem is, or when this is going to be sorted? Cosmas -- "The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money."

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Ukunda Rural Internet Kiosk Launch
by Crystal Watley Kigoni 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Dear Listers, We will be installing a Rural Internet Kiosk in Ukunda the end of February with the launch planned for February 27th. I am in the process of writing the guest list and would like to see who is interested in attending. Asante sana. Blessings, Crystal -- Crystal "Naliaka" Watley Kigoni Executive Director Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ Intersat Africa, Ltd Rural Internet Kiosks Project Coordinator crystal.kigoni(a)intersat.ae Twitter: VOA_Crystal Skype: crystal.naliaka Facebook group: Voices of Africa "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi

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