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Blackberry Unlocking
by Billy 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Hey, Has anyone on this list ever managed to unlock a blackberry they came with or got from outside the country? If so let me know how. -Billy

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A few notes about Lion King 2
by Rahim Kara 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Vocabulary was interesting For Example, Timon was teaching the young lions to yell " YEeeeaaahhhaaaa!! " The lovely Family friend ape took the young lovers to " YOU PENDI! " More to come as babysitting continues.

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PSD to Joomla
by Jared Koyier 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

I need someone to convert a PSD template to Joomla 1.5. I will not pay more that 5K. If interested contact me offlist, with at least one original joomla creation.

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Google Buzz
by Kevin Ouma 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Anyone experiencing goole buzz on their gmail interface yet. It looks pretty nifty. Kev

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Broadband modem on SUSE
by Evans Ikua 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Anyone using a broadband modem on (Open)SUSE? I ave been using the Safaricom one on Fedora and it works just fine. I recently installed OpenSUSE 11.2 and apparently I can't even get to wvdial. Anyone with an idea? Evans

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Skunkworks Meeting, Talking Pesa Pal...
by Phares Kariuki 16 Feb '10

16 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

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Fwd: PC SOURICNG
by Simon Mbuthia 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Hi guys, A friend of mine would like to procure about 11 computers with the specs below. Send me your quotes offlist. Me. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Date: 16 February 2010 11:11 Subject: PC SOURICNG To: simon.mbuthia(a)gmail.com Hi Kindly assist me to source preferably HP computers with close to the following specs, and favorable discount,thanx. - 160 GB hard disk - 512 MB of RAM - Core 2duo or duo core Regards Patrick -- Be kind to your dentist - he has fillings too...

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Eassy landing delayed
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Same Script different cast. ------- Logistical problems delayed EASSy landing over weekend Following several delays due to bad weather and logistical errors over the weekend The East African Submarine Cable System (EASSy) landed at Mtunzini in Kwazulu Natal at 8:04am this morning. EASSy was initially scheduled to land on Saturday morning, bringing with it a 1.4Tbps design capacity and spanning 10,000km with additional landing stations in Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Comoros, Madagascar and Mozambique. Problems with refueling the Ile de Batz, one of Alcatel Lucent’s three cable laying vessels, and an onshore wind resulted in the landing delays. According to a Telkom representative “on-site personnel are currently busy with the landing processes as indicated”. Upon becoming commercially active in August EASSy will offer interconnection with various other undersea international cable systems that will enable traffic on EASSy to connect to Europe, North and South America, the Middle East and Asia, thereby enhancing the east coast of Africa’s connectivity into the global telecommunications network. The system itself will offer a full redundancy and protection package to customers upon launch, meaning that there is a duplicate or triplicate network or component to offer backup during a failure. Ultimately Telkom believes that EASSy will compliment Telkom’s existing undersea cable systems – SAT3 and SAFE. The company is also a key investor in the West African Cable System (WACS) which, upon landing in 2011, will bring a design capacity of 3.84Tbps – the largest of its kind to reach Southern Africa. -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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Your YouTube Speed: is my ISP delivering?
by Christopher Kiagiri 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

I just checked my YouTube speed using the YouTube video speed dashboard<http://www.youtube.com/my_speed> and besides being able to see my speed, it was interesting to note that Kenya's national average (478Kbps) was higher than Nairobi's (465Kbps). Presumably, this may be a reflection on Safcom's national 3G network boosting the average speed outside Nairobi. This dashboard allows a user to see their YouTube video speed history over the last 30 days. You will also be able to see the YouTube video speed of other users in different regions (city, country and worldwide). The test video below the bar chart also fittingly begins with an intro by Vint Cerf to a talk on a statistical view of the Internet. This could be a good data point to add to http://africansignals.com/kenya to help evaluate the speed/quality of our ISPs and push for better service. -- Chris Kiagiri Technical Lead Google Kenya ----------------------- To find out what Google is doing in Africa, visit the Google Africa Blog<http://google-africa.blogspot.com/> or follow @googleafrica on Twitter. Sent from Nairobi, Kenya

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks Kenya
by Rahim Kara 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

@wesley what was your argument with relation to registering? and i'm backing you all the way so bring out the big guns! @all i'm looking at this from a perspective of professional / expansion. Consider the following. 1. In the near future, there is to be a decision related to IT which requires a body to work with in Kenya. Skunkworks is a great idea however it needs to be registered. The registration process takes X amount of time and by then, we've already been hijacked by someone else. 2. Skunkworks holds some of the greatest minds in Kenya that i can think of. We are a conglomerate of the change we perceive yet choose to do nothing about it. Our ideas can alter the face of our country, NAY! our Region as a whole and yet, we won't be heard. And why not? because we're just a crowd right now. a well organized one at that but still just a crowd. 3. If you have an apple ( the fruit ) and call it an apple, will it sell more if you called it something else like Juicy Wild Apple? The branding situation holds a great deal of promise, there can be more we can do with Kenyan IT and Information as a whole, i've ranted about something similar in the past when the replicator was a suggestion i had. Granted, we don't have the facilities to work on it but we have the brains. I got some people online who btw are actually working toward helping with it whether it works or not. Let's not sit back and watch the world pass by. I'm going to fight this one through and lets get it done. I want to know why we shouldn't register, i've also requested legal counsel from a few people who should be in a position to give me distinct categories of what we can register under. Responses people. wesley kirinya wrote: > Rahim, > > That was one of the first things I suggested when I joined Skunkworks > 3-4 years back. A few supported, most didn't coz skunks were paranoid > that Skunkworks would turn into some elite society of people. > > 2 Years back I made same suggestion, the earth or rather the list > didn't seem moved. > Someone else circa that time made same suggestion but ... > > I believe the guys who didn't want a formal skunksworks had a point > (and probably their point still holds). So a middle ground was reached > whereby the list would be a place to meet and guys who want to work on > something or form something formal would do it on the side, AKA Mpango > Wa Kando! So, I guess Skunk(ette)s are the original creators of Mpango > Wa Kando, too bad we are too techie and forgot to patent that! > > 8~) > > > > > --- On *Tue, 2/16/10, Rahim Kara /<skunkingrahim(a)gmail.com>/* wrote: > > > From: Rahim Kara <skunkingrahim(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks Kenya > To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 9:50 AM > > @Clement Well, these are agencies and Associations. As a Tech > Forum, is there any other way of being registered sort of as a > recognizable body? > > > Clement Ongera wrote: >> @Rahim >> An official body...meaning the likes of TESPOK, KIF, KEMSA etc etc? >> I believe its possible but it will take time...lots of time. We will >> need a structure of some sort, officials, CASH, Office..... etc etc... >> I'd rather it be as it is, we do things our 'legal' way. >> > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke </mc/compose?to=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… > <http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1…> > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > <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

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Peter Osotsi 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

LinkedIn ------------Peter Osotsi requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: ------------------------------------------ Josiah, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Peter Accept invitation from Peter Osotsi http://www.linkedin.com/e/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi_KTYW6abNc/blk/I1815… View invitation from Peter Osotsi http://www.linkedin.com/e/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi_KTYW6abNc/blk/I1815… ------------------------------------------ DID YOU KNOW you can use your LinkedIn profile as your website? Select a vanity URL and then promote this address on your business cards, email signatures, website, etc http://www.linkedin.com/e/ewp/inv-21/ ------ (c) 2010, LinkedIn Corporation

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Skunkworks Server Purchase
by Murigi Muraya 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

We are not doing too well in raising funds to purchase a GOOD Skunkworks Server & Accessories. We should be at the 250K mark by now & not at @ 29K only. Many (such as myself) want to be on the list to know what is going on in the Kenyan tech scene. Am not a Skunkworks founder member but know it is only ethical to promote initiatives one benefits from. Last week, I got to learn more about POS systems through this list. It costs money to advertise in the local dailies (and even on the web). It is not ethical to advertise here (sourcing for skills, insights, employment or business) if you do not think it worth contributing for the new Skunkworks Server. The current Skunkworks Server is in ICU - for those of you who do not know. Contributing knowledge ONLY will not help us purchase a new Server. We need cash!! If you cannot contribute cash now, pledge to contribute whenever you are better off. Even if it is next year. If 500 of us had given KShs 500, raising 250K would not have been a problem. We will need to generate income (annually) to maintain if not increase and improve on the equipment. (adding memory, hard drives etc) Those who pledged to contribute after the Server has been purchased are not helping us either. Am sure this initiative was named Skunkworks and not Skunktalks for some reason ... _________ Anyway, read an interesting EU Feasibility Study about Setting up a Platform for a Data (Info) Exchange for their Fruit / Vegetable Market. Some interesting comments in it that apply to us too. More on that later.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Jquery
by Rahim Kara 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Good morning peoples. Was wondering if there was a simpler JQ web gallery script that can be implemented over lightboxing. I've used lightbox in a number of the sites' i've dev'd. I was actually wondering because i wanted an opinion on whether this looked alright or if someone knows what would look better.. http://www.megapixels.co.ke/gallery - click on any of the three options, it'll take you directly to the LBox galleries As usual, any help will come in handy. Rahim

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Handheld GPS sellers
by Mark Mwangi 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Hey Skunks, Anyone with any leads as to where I can get a handheld GPS reciever that can calculate acreage or area of land by walking along its perimeter? or who knows of a garmin or tom tom reselller in nairobi? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com Skype : mark.mwangy

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(Rant) Hardware - After Sales Support
by robert njuguna 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Hi Guys, I recently purchased an acer netbook. Its gone down twice within the last 6 months. (I really don't have a problem with this). What I have a problem with is the kind of support i get from the vendor. 3 weeks later I am yet to get my netbook back. The vendor is also not offering me any alternatives. Given that this is a working tool I expect the following at a minimum from a vendor: - A replacement option .. while my hardware is getting fixed. - A quality of service guarantee. (that is actually met) That having been said. Does anyone know of a vendor who actually does the above. I will gladly take all my future hardware business there. Lets reward some1 who actually cares about their customers. Regards Bob

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2008 Feasibility Study 2 Setup Platform for Data & Info Exchange 4 European Fruit & Vegetable Market
by Murigi Muraya 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/analysis/external/data-platform/full_report… Quite an interesting read considering what simple information systems can do to spare us much political heat in Kenya. The easier it is to steal, the more it happens. The less we can steal or lose (in wasted produce) the less we will fight. It is a very simple but profound truth. Anyways chapter 3 is what would interest most of us on this list. Section 3.6.1.1 -> HW & SW (in 2008) for a Data and Info Exchange spanning a couple of EU countries = about 85, 000 Euro's = KShs 8.5M 3.6.1.3 -> Initial investment to set up Platform (including SW, HW, Legal Stuff, Office Space etc) in 3 months (only) = 311,800 Euros = about KShs 32M 3.7 -> Economic Sustainability - Something that must be factored into any initiative. Labor costs would be about 57% of Total Annual Operational Costs (Table 3.6 on 81 of 136) = 571, 200 Euros =about KShs 57M In Kenya, labor costs would probably be less than KShs 30M (not factoring in corruption & ghost workers) Table 3.8 (page 82 of 136) - Annual Operational Costs (including Labor) = 901,628 Euros = about KShs 100M per annum. Can each ministry not spend about KShs 130M per year on at least one information system to spare us much theft & tribulation in our beloved Kenya? Could our almost 50 Ministries not use that KShs 7B to help Kenyans generate an additional KShs 70B per annum? If it is happening we would be grateful to have more details.

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Head of Networks and Infrastructure
by cellulant lists 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Cellulant Kenya is looking for a highly motivated, self driven and energetic Engineers to fill in the roles in the SOMI (Security/Support, Operations, Maintenance and Infrastructure) Department as The Head Of Networks and Infrastructure. He/She must be initiative willing to work at odd and long hours and deliver within strict time-lines. Role: Head of Networks and Infrastructure Responsibilities • Design and expand to scalable Networks. • Ensure Network security standards are adhered to in implementations and expansions. • Maintain Cellulant Networks. • Document and create new monitoring ways for Operation Hubs also improve current monitoring methods. • Administer Servers remotely. • Plan and design High Availability and Load balancing among servers. • Oversee and maintain smooth operations that meet tight SLA's. • Must be very good in LINUX administration REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelors’ degree in Computer or related field. • Experience in building secure and scalable Enterprise networks (preferably with Cisco certification ie CCNA, CCNP, CCSP) • Good and strong skills in Linux servers administration. • Good Knowledge in Software development cycles preferably in Java and php. • Experience with relational databases preferably MYSQL. • Understanding of information security Start : immediately Renumeration: Negotiable Closing date: 28th February 2009 Forward your CVs to techjobskenya(a)cellulant.com.

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The 2nd International Conference on M4D Mobile Communication Technology for Development M4D 2010
by Phares Kariuki 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

*The 2nd International Conference on M4D Mobile Communication Technology for Development M4D 2010* Pre-call M4D2010 *Welcome to M4D2010!* The 2nd International Conference on M4D - Mobile Communication Technology for Development The conference is the second international conference in M4D following the inaugural conference in Karlstad, Sweden in 2008 (http://m4d.humanit.org/) and M4D in East-Africa 2008 (http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/) The conference will be located in Kampala, Uganda in early November 2010. M4D2010 aims to provide a forum for researchers, practitioners and all those with interests in the use of Mobile Communication Technology for Development. M4D2010 will combine two days of plenary peer-reviewed paper sessions, with two days of workshops, panel sessions, discussion forums, and demos. M4D2010 will be one of the most exciting m4d events of 2010! *Important dates:* Submission deadline: 1 July 2010 Acceptance note: 31 August 2010 Final papers due: 30 September 2010 More information will follow shortly. Gudrun Wicander Conference Coordinator Gudrun.wicander(a)kau.se Centre for HumanIT http://www.humanit.org Karlstad University, Sweden www.kau.se

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does anyone else have this telkom's problem
by Logistik Creations 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Hi All, I have been having this problem of sending mail with my mail client. I am using telkom's network, so originally i thought my domains is pulling a first on me. On further checking, i realized that telkoms IP have been blacklisted. Now i am stuck with only email coming in but cannot send out. the IP's i have checked are as follows. PS this IP are assigned using DHCP: - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.211.36 - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.209.198 - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.209.204 - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.210.112 - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.210.181 - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.211.14 - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.211.36 i am i the only one having this problem ama kuna other guys? LOL which other ISP's are there with little problems..... LOL

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latest Web development Tips and Latest News
by pithon kamau 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

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GPS coordinates confusion
by Dominic Munyi 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

HI, I need the following coordinates in a manner that G-earth can understand, N- 000 041 15.811, E - 0360 491 36.811 ………….(ddd0 mm1 ss.ss11) to something like: 0°31'50.51"N 36°17'3.15"E -- Warm regards, Dominic Munyi Kariithi Nyavu Solutions

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[OT]: Obtaining a DL in foreign country
by Tech List Kenya 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Hi guys, This is completely off-topic. Can a Kenyan working in a foreign country, say Uganda get a driving licence there? What is required? Is the DL valid in Kenya or does he have to go through the whole procedure again here? Will really appreciate your input. Thanx

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IBM conference [3 Attachments]
by Karimi 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Please see the attachments- each with the gist of the session. To answer some of your questions, the sessions are free but its on a first come basis. reach me on 0726 98 94 24 or 0710 230 630. Aswani __._,_.___ Attachment(s) from Oliver Aswani 3 of 3 Photo(s) [image: cio.jpg]<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nazarenealumni/attachments/folder/1223721488/…> cio.jpg<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nazarenealumni/attachments/folder/1223721488/…> [image: Full]<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nazarenealumni/attachments/folder/1223721488/…> Full<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nazarenealumni/attachments/folder/1223721488/…> [image: IBM]<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nazarenealumni/attachments/folder/1223721488/…> IBM<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nazarenealumni/attachments/folder/1223721488/…> -- Service is working and giving, and not regretting the cost; Its knowing and understanding that no good deed will be lost. -Anon www.agloco.com/r/BBDH5175

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Qoute Request
by Paul Mathu 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Hi Anyone who can give me a qoute on the following softwares; -1. Business-in-a-Box: Specifucations: • Bilingual Version ENGLISH/FRENCH • 1,200+English Document templates • 1,200+French Document templates • 15 user License • Instant download & Activation • Latest version, compatible with Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 2. Allweb menus professional Specifications • The Full designer’s Package of Latest version and full cross-browser support • With a single PC installation (1 license) • Unlimited domains/websites 3. Ms project Specifications • Control project work, • Control Schedule and finances, • Communicate project data. • Get started with the new Project. Get in touch -- Regards Mathu

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hp ml350 g2 series wanted
by Thuo Wilson 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

A friend of mine want this server. Let me know if you have.

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Cisco 831/871
by gachuhi anthony 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

hi Team, anyone with this cisco routers please advise with cost . regards Tony

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Request For Quotations
by Brian Ngure 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Hi All, Looking for quotations for the below items (wholesale if possible). If you know of anyone or are able to provide the items, please let me know. Please include delivery times both within Nairobi as well as Machakos as this will help us plan our other activities. · 15 TV Sets 29 inch - 32 inch · 15 DVD machines · 10 TV/ DVD Combo Sets 19 inch - 21 inch · Electrical Stabilizers for all the above equipment Please let me know the Brand(s), costs, availability (order period), and delivery capability to both locations mentioned above. Also seeking a vendor who may be interested in partnering with us over time so as to ensure awe will be able to provide quality equipment irrespective of what part of Kenya we are in. Regards, Brian Ngure

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Implementing Snort inline (IPS) on Solaris 10
by Emmanuel Mugarura 14 Feb '10

14 Feb '10

Hello Greetings I am working on a project to implement Snort inline on solaris 10. Any one with tips, tutorials and any material that can help me achieve this, i would love being pointed in the right direction The implementation could as well be on any flavor of Unix Regards Emmanuel Mugarura

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NSSF down ???
by TheBigBoss 14 Feb '10

14 Feb '10

www.nssfkenya.com/ => DOWN http://www.nssfkenya.co.ke/ => IT WORKS (literally) :)

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Fabulous February - Is this real?
by Bernard Owuor 14 Feb '10

14 Feb '10

This looks great - judging by their own website http://www.openspherebpo.com/fabuous-february.html Anyone knows these people, or has experience? I got an email from a Greg W. Mwaura Bernard

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Windows 7
by Ouya Obunga 13 Feb '10

13 Feb '10

Looking for Windows 7. My connection is not good for download. Any leads?

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Required: Restaurant POS (with touch screen + ETR receipts capability)
by Claire Njoki 13 Feb '10

13 Feb '10

Hi Guys, A friend of mine requires the following: - Restaurant POS system (with touch screen + ETR receipts capability). Anyone here dealing with that? Or know of anyone dealing with that? It's a small restaurant... Claire.

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HotSpot Setup
by maina 13 Feb '10

13 Feb '10

Hi all,this goes to those who are involved in business of setting up the above said systems. Kindly send me quotes for the above mention. Quote(s) should have details on equipment to be used,billing software,power backups(UPs) and delivery time. PS:Line of site for the site in question is clear no blockage(s) and the system will be serving users who are 60 or so meters from the control center. ----------- 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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airtime update on zain
by Gituma Nturibi 13 Feb '10

13 Feb '10

Zain have this service for updating you on how much you've used on a call. How do I activate it- no info on the website and don't want to call customer care and stay on hold forever... And another thing what's with waiting 24hrs for your internet settings to be activated? that's way too long

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OT Yugoslavian Currency
by John Macharia 13 Feb '10

13 Feb '10

Who knows where I can trade Yugoslavian Currency?? I'm serious. Ted Turner <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/t/ted_turner.html> - "Sports is like a war without the killing."

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WebHost Solutions [Personal Experiences]
by James Wachira 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Hi Guys, Anyone who has had experience with any of the following Web-Host companies? 1. Just-Host 2. NTC Hosting 3. HostClear 4. BlueHost 5. Amazon Cloud Service More specifically am interested in the following aspects of Webhosting - We are doing an e-learning solution on Moodle and also a Web-Portal so the host has to be scalable in terms of Database Size, Traffic etc - Am also interested to know about support service experiences [24/7, Ticketing, Email, Chat] Any other Webhost company anyone would recommend?? Thanks, James W

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Script for Used Vehicles Selling
by Claire Njoki 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Hi Guys, It's me again... I want to start selling used vehicles and I need a script to help me to do this... I remember seeing and advert in the papers with respect someone who has this script...I think he sells the script to vehicle dealers and even offers hosting... Does anyone know him/her? website address? etc.? Alternatively, does any one have and script that is already done and ready to go? It must be easy to use for: uploading vehicle details, uploading pictures, good looking theme, etc. Thanks in advance. Claire.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Help and Criticize
by Rahim Kara 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Good morning skunkworks, I've put up the site http://www.megapixels.co.ke I've got two issues with it at the moment, some of the CSS from what i can tell is overlapping but i can't find where. Take a look at http://www.megapixels.co.ke/clients.html and http://www.megapixels.co.ke/gallery.html Both seem to be showing a white bar at the bottom of the page which was there when i first started to test it but thought had cleaned it up. Please let me know if you see anything of the sort or whether it's only on specific browsers. I've not finished with it so i'm expecting alot of errors on it but this issue at the moment from any JQ / CSS guru's help would be most appreciated. Rahim.

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Systems Administrator's Job ?
by Pride Njukia 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Morning, I am looking for a Systems Administrators Job or Assistant to one. Preferably NOT in an ISP and i believe you guys can help. I have close to 7 years of Busy ICT experience (Networks and Data Communication, Windows and Linux environments) My skill sets are biased towards: - Network Administration - Systems Administration - IT support I have a Bsc. Computer Science, with interest and skills in IT security; Ethical Hacking. If you have something - kindly get in touch with me through : icanroot(a)gmail.com Sincere Regards, Njukia

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(no subject)
by Flora Saronge 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

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The Power of Google Docs
by Andrew Wachira 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

For those of you planning for major events like weddings e.t.c, check this out: http://www.google.com/google-d-s/wedding/#utm_source=ogb&utm_medium=blog&ut…

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any one with flashlite software
by Imelda Mueni 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Hi, anyone with this software and the keys , let me know will come for them thanks -- God Loves Us All

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Restaurant POS (with touch screen + ETR receipts capability)
by Claire Njoki 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Hi Guys, A friend of mine requires the following: - Restaurant POS system (with touch screen + ETR receipts capability). Anyone here dealing with that? Or know of anyone dealing with that? It's a small restaurant... Claire.

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Fw: [i-network] Kenyan Students Win Prestigious Cisco Networking Competition
by Walubengo J 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

mmmh, pinched this one from the neighbors in .UG. Nice to know your neighbors can celebrate your achievements... walu. --- On Wed, 2/10/10, Derek Sejjuko <dsejjuko(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: Derek Sejjuko <dsejjuko(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [i-network] Kenyan Students Win Prestigious Cisco Networking Competition To: "I-Network Uganda" <i-network(a)dgroups.org> Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 9:21 PM Hello All you might find this interesting to read; http://www.cisco.com/web/offer/em/pdfs_innovators/NAL/fy10/netriders.pdf?si… and about the contest http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/prod_070709b.html Visit the I-Network website - www.i-network.or.ug The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing Visit web site Click here to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message.

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Subject: NSSF down ???
by Peter Osotsi 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

--------- Forwarded message ---------- From: TheBigBoss <thebigboss(a)peperuka.com> To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:10:17 +0300 Subject: [Skunkworks] NSSF down ??? www.nssfkenya.com/ => DOWN http://www.nssfkenya.co.ke/ => IT WORKS (literally) :) --------- Boss; They really know how IT works! lol. Peter - Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow.

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Sacco system needed
by Martin Njuguna 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

Dear Skunks, If you have a working Sacco system, please get in touch with Mr David Macharia on david(a)lime.co.ke or on 0720 -250 091 Thank you in advance Martin S. Njuguna Digital Vision Limited c:+254 751 440 543 c:+254 721 440 543 t:+254 20 21 33 865 e:martin@digitalvision.co.ke <e%3Amartin(a)digitalvision.co.ke> w: http://www.digitalvision.co.ke Skype: digitalv.ke

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cisco2700 lightweight appliace
by Eric Mwania 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

hi skunks can anyone get cisco2700 lightweight appliance use to manage cisco wireless devices centrally e.m.k

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Re: [Skunkworks] Critique wanted
by Rahim Kara 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

Hey people. Wanted your views on: http://www.eliteken.com Please let me know what you think and if any views on what i should change.. with regards to the back end. Rahim.

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GSM Alert System
by Dominic Munyi 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Can I kindly get 3 quotes for the above please? -- Warm regards, Dominic Munyi Kariithi Nyavu Solutions

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UNTRUSTED SECURITY CERTIFICATE
by EDWIN KINUTHIA 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Am Unable to open some links since we changed our internet provider, i keep getting the errors concerning untrusted security certificate , Please can anyone assist?

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Re: [Skunkworks] TV on linux problems
by Simon Mburu 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

@Ndungi true one should try modprobe card=<card number> tuner=<tuner number>. That said, I was hoping there was an easier way of going about it, guess am going to pull an all nighter on this. :( @Great Minds...The TV card works very well on windows XP but I have to move it to linux now....as indicated in the ealier email, the TV card driver is a Brooktree Corporation Bt878 Video Capture (rev 11), Xcess TV tuner using My TV software on windows.

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Invitation (Urgent)
by Samuel Waithaka 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Hi Skunk(ette)s, If you have an established business and you specialize in the following: -Database Management -UNIX -Development Then send me your email ASAP (and probably website too); while you're at it, please prepare your profile ready to send it by latest tomorrow when you receive the official request. Send your details to me (samwaithaka[at]gmail.com) then I'll forward them to the person concerned. Please note that it's urgent. Regards, -- Samuel Waithaka Techiepreneur | http://groups.to/techiepreneur http://www.linkedin.com/in/waithaka http://twitter.com/samwaithaka

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TV on linux problems
by Simon Mburu 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Hi Guys, I have scratched nearly all the hair on my head over this, help will be greatly appreciated. I need to setup a TV card to view TV on my ubuntu 9.10 box, I have done all the setup but i still cannot get the tuner to work. Output from dmesg is as follows 16.056107] Linux video capture interface: v2.00 [ 16.131416] EXT3 FS on sda3, internal journal [ 16.251780] bttv: driver version 0.9.18 loaded [ 16.251786] bttv: using 8 buffers with 2080k (520 pages) each for capture [ 16.251858] bttv: Bt8xx card found (0). [ 16.251881] bttv 0000:05:04.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 16 (level, low) -> IRQ 16 [ 16.251899] bttv0: Bt878 (rev 17) at 0000:05:04.0, irq: 16, latency: 32, mmio: 0xe8b00000 [ 16.257077] bttv0: using: *** UNKNOWN/GENERIC *** [card=0,autodetected] [ 16.257084] IRQ 16/bttv0: IRQF_DISABLED is not guaranteed on shared IRQs [ 16.257128] bttv0: gpio: en=00000000, out=00000000 in=007fc0ff [init] [ 16.264595] tveeprom 0-0050: Huh, no eeprom present (err=-6)? [ 16.264602] bttv0: tuner type unset [ 16.264683] bttv0: registered device video0 [ 16.264726] bttv0: registered device vbi0 Output from lspci 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc RV370 5B60 [Radeon X300 (PCIE)] 01:00.1 Display controller: ATI Technologies Inc RV370 [Radeon X300SE] 05:04.0 Multimedia video controller: Brooktree Corporation Bt878 Video Capture (rev 11) 05:04.1 Multimedia controller: Brooktree Corporation Bt878 Audio Capture (rev 11) I have setup mythtv and scanning for channels does not give any signal, trying with tvtime also gives an error Reading configuration from /etc/tvtime/tvtime.xml Reading configuration from /root/.tvtime/tvtime.xml videoinput: Can't get tuner info: Invalid argument videoinput: Can't get tuner info: Invalid argument from all the above output i can see that the problem the insatllation cannot find the tuner info so i tried to rmmod tuner and rmmod bttv then adding it afresh as modprobe card=bttv tuner=13 , i tried several number for the tuner but still not working. Has anyone been able to hack watching TV on linux and if yes, where am i going wrong. Or is this TV card completely not compatible with linux. What TV card should I use? -- Simon Gatonye 0722993642 P.O. Box 75232 Nairobi - 0200

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TV on linux problems
by Simon Mburu 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Hi Guys, I have scratched nearly all the hair on my head over this, help will be greatly appreciated. I need to setup a TV card to view TV on my ubuntu 9.10 box, I have done all the setup but i still cannot get the tuner to work. Output from dmesg is as follows 16.056107] Linux video capture interface: v2.00 [ 16.131416] EXT3 FS on sda3, internal journal [ 16.251780] bttv: driver version 0.9.18 loaded [ 16.251786] bttv: using 8 buffers with 2080k (520 pages) each for capture [ 16.251858] bttv: Bt8xx card found (0). [ 16.251881] bttv 0000:05:04.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 16 (level, low) -> IRQ 16 [ 16.251899] bttv0: Bt878 (rev 17) at 0000:05:04.0, irq: 16, latency: 32, mmio: 0xe8b00000 [ 16.257077] bttv0: using: *** UNKNOWN/GENERIC *** [card=0,autodetected] [ 16.257084] IRQ 16/bttv0: IRQF_DISABLED is not guaranteed on shared IRQs [ 16.257128] bttv0: gpio: en=00000000, out=00000000 in=007fc0ff [init] [ 16.264595] tveeprom 0-0050: Huh, no eeprom present (err=-6)? [ 16.264602] bttv0: tuner type unset [ 16.264683] bttv0: registered device video0 [ 16.264726] bttv0: registered device vbi0 Output from lspci 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc RV370 5B60 [Radeon X300 (PCIE)] 01:00.1 Display controller: ATI Technologies Inc RV370 [Radeon X300SE] 05:04.0 Multimedia video controller: Brooktree Corporation Bt878 Video Capture (rev 11) 05:04.1 Multimedia controller: Brooktree Corporation Bt878 Audio Capture (rev 11) I have setup mythtv and scanning for channels does not give any signal, trying with tvtime also gives an error Reading configuration from /etc/tvtime/tvtime.xml Reading configuration from /root/.tvtime/tvtime.xml videoinput: Can't get tuner info: Invalid argument videoinput: Can't get tuner info: Invalid argument from all the above output i can see that the problem the insatllation cannot find the tuner info so i tried to rmmod tuner and rmmod bttv then adding it afresh as modprobe card=bttv tuner=13 , i tried several number for the tuner but still not working. Has anyone been able to hack watching TV on linux and if yes, where am i going wrong. Or is this TV card completely not compatible with linux. What TV card should I use? -- Simon Gatonye 0722993642 P.O. Box 75232 Nairobi - 0200

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Dennis Karigi wants to stay in touch on LinkedIn
by Dennis Karigi 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

LinkedIn ------------Dennis Karigi requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: ------------------------------------------ Mulutu, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Dennis Karigi Accept invitation from Dennis Karigi http://www.linkedin.com/e/XqwhZ3Ffzi6Tax09giG2G5ucHu2sPa0/blk/I1799794862_2… View invitation from Dennis Karigi http://www.linkedin.com/e/XqwhZ3Ffzi6Tax09giG2G5ucHu2sPa0/blk/I1799794862_2… ------------------------------------------ DID YOU KNOW you can use your LinkedIn profile as your website? Select a vanity URL and then promote this address on your business cards, email signatures, website, etc http://www.linkedin.com/e/ewp/inv-21/ ------ (c) 2010, LinkedIn Corporation

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Cisco IOS for GNS3
by Paul Mbugua 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Hi, I am looking for cisco IOS for GNS3. Anyone with it? Will appreciate.Thanks

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Anyone selling Domain Names under Sh. 1000 ?
by Claire Njoki 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Hi, I have some omain names to register... Is there anyone in this list that sells domain names under Sh. 1,000 ?? You must make sure that: 1. The domains are registered within minutes after I pay you (I do not want to wait for hours). 2. I will M-pesa you the money since I do not have a credit card and I am working in the bush. Thanks, Claire.

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internship
by Samuel Mwangi 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Local Software development house is looking for 3 interns to learn and aid in software development in the accounting and education categories. They say basic computer knowledge is a prerequisite together with basic understanding of programming regardless of the language one may have specialised in. U can send me your CV if interested. Thanks..

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Advanced Recovery and Continuity Appliances
by Tuma Barua 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Jambo! We (ICT people) are usually faced with server backup and restoration problems. I would like to share with you a "wonder drug" for disaster recovery and business continuity problems. This appliance can backup and restore an entire Windows (Server Farm), exchange mailboxes and other applications at bare-machine level. Restoration is in less than 15 minutes? Yes, including OS and the applications recovery. No need to re-install OS and re-configure it again. This solution has been and is being used across the world. Contact me directly, on email, if you need the vendor to call you and have a *live demo *before* *you can make a decision to buy. An online demo is also a possibility. Regards, T. Barua.

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Izzy talk
by Watson Kambo 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Hello guys... Is anyone using Izzy talk? how would you rate it? How is the voice quality? is it nice for a home solution? it looks pretty cheap too.... -- Watson wanjohi kambo

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Skunkworks Meeting Reminder, Nokia Research, Networked Systems, Today, 9th February 2010
by Phares Kariuki 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Hi, There will be a Skunkworks meeting today at Teleposta Towers, from 6.00 pm. The panel will be comprised of the following: *Jonathan Ledlie* is a Senior Researcher in Networked Systems at Nokia. His interests include experimental large-scale distributed and mobile systems and ICTD. He has a PhD in Computer Science from Harvard University and is currently based at the Cambridge (US) Nokia Research Center. *Jay Chen* is a fourth year Systems and Networking Computer Science PhD candidate at New York University. His research areas include AI, with a focus on Natural Language Processing, and ICTD. *Brian Omwenga* is a Research Engineer currently working at Nokia Research currently based in Nairobi. His interests include Large Scale Open Systems analysis and design, strategy and ICTD. He is a science master in Technology and Policy from the Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. *Billy Odero* is a Research Engineer at Nokia Research Currently based in Nairobi working on the development of mobile systems for emerging markets. *The projects*: [1] Tangaza - An audio based social networking service on mobile phones [2] NokiaSMSFind - An intelligent sms based search service -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Samsung Woes
by Philip Musyoki 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Hey, A friend of mine has this Samsung M8800 Pixon, a fine phone by the standards of Samsung. Anyway, trouble is that the phone is stuck on the BOOT Loader phase, displaying something like, 'DEMBL BOOT Loader for MSM6280 Downloader Ver 5.43' and it won't just start. Tried the PC Studio way and it does not work. Anyw Samsung guru ou there; and do we have Samsung gurus anyway? I need a way to recover it somehow. I know it is lame, shoulda told my friend never to go the Samsung ways, they are perilous, but here I am.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Julius Mwale
by Joram Mwinamo 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Where did the dude appear from and how come he was hidden from kenyans all this time? He runs an it company SBA tech which does security systems for mobile cash transfers. an IPO on nasdaq is pending and his company is worth 7B USD( by my poor calculations coz 10% is worth 700m USD) He owns 80% and sleeps 8 hrs a week. How did this guy escape forbes list?

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LOST Power On Password
by skunk works 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

I have a son who set the BIOS boot password on but can not remember The PC is Acer Aspire series one ZG5 with an atom processor Any ideas how i can solve this problem? Thanks in Advance -- Endless

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Which Local bank is best suitable for an upstart looking to get financing in future
by Jacob Odada 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

I was just wondering which bank is best for a young company to have an account with? One that best finances upcoming companies and offers products best tailored towards local upstarts

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Re: [Skunkworks] Local Content: Cost of Local Hosting
by lordmwesh 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Good review Wesley. We can summarize Local Hosting problems vis-a-vis international hosting as 1. High quality hardware are expensive. Sourcing and importation. 2. Expensive energy, electricity, diesel for power backup (diesel is still expensive in Kenya than all western countries) 3. Expensive connectivity. Even with the advent of undersea fiber, the cost of bandwidth cannot rival that of the west, simply because of economies of scale 4. Lack of innovation to keep abreast with the pack 5. Level of security, both (physical the likes of alshabab, fire) and logical. I wonder if Russian hackers conspire to hit on our servers, which one would remain standing. 6. Human resources. Lack of top cream in systems administrators, and lack of enough people with the prerequisite skills. 7. Lethargic user support. The case studies are everywhere for all to see. 8. Inconsistent power and bandwidth providers. Even with SLA service providers always disappoint. Excuses are abound blaming el-nino for power outages and road contractors for data disconnectivity. And finally x. The tendency of Local companies to overprice Then the government blames the west for a biased balance of trade. On 06/02/2010, skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke <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..." > -- ______________________ transworldAfrica.com | Fluent in computing transworldAfrica.com/domain | The ALL powerful domain search tool kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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Re: [Skunkworks] SPSS and SAS
by charles mtawali 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Hey is there anyone who has these softwares with them. Contact me offlist

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CEH Version 6 Videos
by Eric Mugo 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Hi, I recall there was a thread sometime back on CEH video/materials. Please let me know where or who i can get the CEH stuff from. Regards, Eric M.

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Mailing list request
by excuseme yespliz 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

hi all please include This mail to the skunk networks Kavorek(a)gmail.com thanks

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looking for suse
by Evans Ikua 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

anyone with the latest open suse dvd? I can pick a copy anywhere around town. Thanks in advance. Evans

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USSD
by timothy njue 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Morning All. Anyone who has successfully extended a SMPP server to handle USSD request please share or direct me to a site that can help me do so. -- Timothy Njue THEO.

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Best place in Nairobi to buy Sony camera equiptment
by crystal＠voicesofafrica.org 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

What is the best place in town to buy Sony camera equipment at the best price? Crystal Sent from my BlackBerry®

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Specific pantone colors for Keylight purposes
by Kariuki Martin 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Hi, I am new to and experimenting with adobe after effects. I have my foundry keylight plug-in installed and I want to record some shots over the weekend using the green/blue backgrounds. Exactly what pantone colors should I consider when I purchase my material? does any blue or any green work? Stop laughing!! :D -- Regards Martin

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Wanted GSM Modems for SMS server
by Jacob Odada 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

If you have 5 of them in stock just provide model and cost. I would prefer the reply to be to this thread for the benefit of everyone else. The devices are needed ASAP

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escan antivirus corporate edition : 10 user licences needed ASAP
by Kiti Chigiri 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

hi all, I am looking for suppliers of e - scan antivirus Corporate edition. The local resellet closed down and need to update 10 users licences for the product.If you can provide valid licences or know a relaible party, kindlt get in touch off list. Thanks in advance. Kind regards

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Original Nokia E71
by mambo mutua 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Skunks, Where can I get an Original Nokia E71 battery.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Microsoft Office 2000 Standard
by Bernard Mwagiru 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Why dont you just increase ram and run office2003? bernard -----Original Message----- From: Rahim Kara Sent: 08/02/2010 1:43:25 pm Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Microsoft Office 2000 Standard Actually, something that'll work with a PC, the spec's as follows. Sony Vaio 1.06Ghz it's a VGN Y-Series , 589 MHz 248MB Ram.. ( Ahem ) Windows XP SP2. Tha's what i'm up against. Solomon Mburu Kamau wrote: > What about getting a compatible MS Office suite? Getting 2000 is a > tall order, but let me check whether I can get it, though not an > ultimate promise. > > On 08/02/2010, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Let techies look for it.... >> >> On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 1:24 PM, Rahim Kara <skunkingrahim(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> It'll do. Can you dump anywhere? >>> >>> Alvin Jason Ochieng wrote: >>> >>> I may find 2003 but 2000 no idea..... >>> >>> On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 1:10 PM, Rahim Kara <skunkingrahim(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> DUDE!! >>> >>> You have no idea how embarassing it is but i have a client who's >>> desperate!! >>> if anyone can dump on a server i'll download it and never speak of it >>> again. >>> :( >>> >>> Rahim >>> >>> Alvin Jason Ochieng wrote: >>> >>> LOL !!!!!!!!!!!! Rahim....... >>> >>> On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 1:04 PM, Rahim Kara <skunkingrahim(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Does anyone have?? i know it's archaic but i need it. >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> >> > > >

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Re: [Skunkworks] Microsoft Office 2000 Standard
by Rahim Kara 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Does anyone have?? i know it's archaic but i need it.

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Lenovo Thinkpad x200 price
by Calvin Omari 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Hi Anybody who knows the price for the above model with 4gig RAM?? -- 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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Adapter for Game Joystick
by Odhiambo Washington 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Hello, I have this Saitek ST110 gaming joystick that has a 15-pin male connector. I am looking for a way to connect it via USB. Anyone knows where I can get the converter/adapter? -- 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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NetBooks
by David Kago 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Anyone selling, inbox me offlist <mailto:sales@ultimate-security.net>

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DELL INSPIRON 1545- Touchpad failure....need help!
by nyarotho kennedy 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

happy saturday happy people.......am having problems with the above laptop touchpad, it just died unexpectedly. the right and left buttons are still ok though. this is kind of urgent and anyone who has tips on solving this please assist ASAP. also, does the warranty cover faulty touchpads?? pinging Alvin....... BR, Nyarotho K -- People should know when they are conquered.

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Cisco 2811
by Thuo Wilson 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Guys, Need the above soonest possible. Preferably with a serial interface and at least 3 LAN interfaces. gET me on mail ASAP. Wilson.

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HP PAVILION
by kimondo Duncan 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Hello skunks, Am looking for an HP PAVILION preferably 2.0GHZ ,1GB, 160GB. If you got any leads whether new or old you can email me the price or contact me privately. Thanks

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LAPTOP PASSWORD
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 07 Feb '10

07 Feb '10

Hello, Any idea how I can hack into a machine - ACER LAPTOP running WINDOWS VISTA HOME BASIC. ADMIN PASSWORD has been lost !!!! Cheers Alvin

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Which devices are these????
by Dominic Munyi 06 Feb '10

06 Feb '10

Peoples, By availing these MAC addresses, can I know which devices they are? 00-1e-90-c3-78-65 00-23-8b-ea-73-e7 -- Warm regards, Dominic Munyi Kariithi Nyavu Solutions

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Articles on the "future" of Flash on the Web
by Joseph Wayodi 06 Feb '10

06 Feb '10

Hey people, Here's an interesting blog post by one Jeff Croft, on the "future" of Flash on the Web: <http://jeffcroft.com/blog/2010/feb/01/flash/>. Here' another one by one Nathan Peretic, that talks about it's "replacement" by HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript: < http://www.fullstopinteractive.com/blog/2010/02/the-withering-away-of-flash/ >. Don't forget to read the comments at the bottom. Joseph.

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] Local Content: Cost of Local Hosting
by wesley kirinya 06 Feb '10

06 Feb '10

Yeah you're right, KDN's virtual server costs are close to overseas costs. (Open question) In Kenya, what would be the monthly price range for the following dedicated (not virtual/shared) server (no setup costs, no service charge, no bandwidth, no taxes, etc) If the price is at least 3 times compared to what I listed below, what factors lead to the price (high energy costs, ...)?: 8 Core Processor, 6GB RAM, 500GB disk space. Crucual Paradigm: About $470 including 3000GB bandwidth Alentus: About $450 including 1000GB monthly bandwidth Lunar Pages Dedicated; Rough estimate of $350 Mocha Host: Rough estimate of $300 including 'Unlimited' bandwidth. o_O? --- On Sat, 2/6/10, Kai Wulff <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> wrote: From: Kai Wulff <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> Subject: AW: [kictanet] Local Content: Cost of Local Hosting To: "'wesley kirinya'" <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com> Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010, 6:21 AM I guess you have never asked us … Kai Von: kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kai.wulff=kdn.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Im Auftrag von wesley kirinya Gesendet: Friday, February 05, 2010 23:31 An: kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Betreff: [kictanet] Local Content: Cost of Local Hosting Bandwidth costs seem to be coming down and that's welcome news. However an important area seems to be largely ignored and that's the cost of hosting locally. A Dedicated server in the U.S/Europe (8 Core Processor, 6GB RAM, 3,000GB Bandwidth, 500GB disk space, ...) costs about $500/month. I believe in Kenya that would cost about 8-10 times more and that's without the 3,000GB bandwidth. With bandwidth becoming cheaper and better quality, it's far cheaper to host the local content internationally, and end-users might not feel a big difference in speed and quality. Factors leading to high hosting cost might be cost of physical space and electricity (highly priced and unstable). If these are the major reasons why hosting costs are high, then we cannot expect the cost to come down any sooner no matter how many fibres are coming to Kenya. Local companies (e.g. BPOs dealing with large volumes of data) and local branches of international companies looking for secure off-site back up might also do it from internationally located servers, where the companies running those servers not only offer lower cost but also more experience which leads to better service. As one of such companies puts it ,"98% of replies within 30 mintues, 99.9% Network Uptime Guarantee, ...". Therefore we are looking at a situation where local content might be hosted internationally. 8~!

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Re: [Skunkworks] iptables & mysql
by Nd'wex Common 06 Feb '10

06 Feb '10

Hi, I have mysql database hosted on a linux server [centos 5.4] and i would like to access the database from another machine from the network i have made the follwing configuration to iptables: iptables -A INPUT -p tcp -s 202.54.1.50 --sport 1024:65535 -d 202.54.1.20 --dport 3306 -m state --state NEW,ESTABLISHED -j ACCEPT iptables -A OUTPUT -p tcp -s 202.54.1.20 --sport 3306 -d 202.54.1.50 --dport 1024:65535 -m state --state ESTABLISHED -j ACCEPT the ip addresses here are not real. when i try to access the server even by telneting it wont work, where could i be going wrong? all assistance will be highly appreciated Nd'wex

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IP Plan
by Dominic Munyi 06 Feb '10

06 Feb '10

Skunks, I am looking for an IP plan that will help me manage a very large range of IP's (about 4,000), that will have both a databse and a web browser to work from. -- Warm regards, Dominic Munyi Kariithi Nyavu Solutions

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[Job Advert] PHP Developer Wanted
by James Gutu 06 Feb '10

06 Feb '10

Hi. I am looking to hire a Full Time PHP developer. Please find the skill set below: • Ensures that the Content Management System is working properly (continuous development and enhancement to the system) • Clean the data in the database. E.g by removing old or erroneous records, delinked records etc • Adds to the functionality of the website via AJAX, PHP • Maintains the content of the website • Keeps Statistics of the Website, not only hits but times searched, most popular content, and other etc • Implement improvements that need to be made on the site in as short a time as possible • Prepare reports from which the sales team can act upon • Be familiar with versioning tools - Tortoise SVN • Have LAMP experience – Linux Apache Mysql PHP. Qualities: PHP Developer, Joomla Administrator, Designer (Photoshop) would be preferable, Excellent communication skills, including writing, proof reading skills, and speaking, Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff, Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism, High expectations for quality, At least 2 years experience, Strong back end development skills. Because we are a small company, the ideal person for this position will need much more than being a good developer. The person needs to be entrepreneurial and have a burning desire to be part of building something unique. The person needs to be able to work long hours for the next 6 months, at an average of about 70 hours a week. • A detailed and updated CV, indicating nationality, age and gender; • Names and contact details (including e-mail address) of three references; • Portfolio of work done (2 websites / systems with proof) Send CVs to info(a)creafinity.co.ke -- Regards, James Gutu Designer & Developer Creafinity Ltd | Beautiful Functionality www.creafinity.co.ke Mobile: + 254 722 67 66 00 Landline: + 254 20 80026 80

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Local Content: Cost of Local Hosting
by wesley kirinya 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Bandwidth costs seem to be coming down and that's welcome news. However an important area seems to be largely ignored and that's the cost of hosting locally. A Dedicated server in the U.S/Europe (8 Core Processor, 6GB RAM, 3,000GB Bandwidth, 500GB disk space, ...) costs about $500/month. I believe in Kenya that would cost about 8-10 times more and that's without the 3,000GB bandwidth. With bandwidth becoming cheaper and better quality, it's far cheaper to host the local content internationally, and end-users might not feel a big difference in speed and quality. Factors leading to high hosting cost might be cost of physical space and electricity (highly priced and unstable). If these are the major reasons why hosting costs are high, then we cannot expect the cost to come down any sooner no matter how many fibres are coming to Kenya. Local companies (e.g. BPOs dealing with large volumes of data) and local branches of international companies looking for secure off-site back up might also do it from internationally located servers, where the companies running those servers not only offer lower cost but also more experience which leads to better service. As one of such companies puts it ,"98% of replies within 30 mintues, 99.9% Network Uptime Guarantee, ...". Therefore we are looking at a situation where local content might be hosted internationally. 8~!

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Xchat headsup
by NDUNGU STEPHEN MAINA P15/2727/2007 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

the latest Xchat (2.8.7f) does work with both Win 7 (cracked rtm) and linux mint. -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - S.N.Maina BSc. Comp Sci. UON ExtremeGrafixDesign P.O BOX 193 Ngong Hills +254726489,+254771461638

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Symbian Goes Open Source
by Peter Kip 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

The group behind the world's most popular smartphone operating system - Symbian - is giving away "billions of dollars" worth of code for free. More on the story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8496263.stm -- Nothing’s impossible the impossible just takes a little longer.

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arduino enthusiasts
by [ Brainiac ] 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

hello skunks, im fairly new to this but ive seen the immense potential of this and gotten myself a couple of boards. Im in the process of evaluating these possibly for use for feedback and control in a couple of projects im running. Any users / enthusiasts that have played with these to share projects? Cheers. -- Posted on 100% recycled electrons

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DVD Writer for Toshiba A215 S7422
by Simon Mbuthia 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Hi guys, A colleague of mine needs a replacement of the mentioned. Anybody has something in stock? Please shoot me mail offlist. Shukran, Me. -- Be kind to your dentist - he has fillings too...

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Email Bounce : Error
by James Wachira 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

What could be causing the error below ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This report relates to a message you sent with the following header fields: Message-id: <242c666f1002050331k36980dfdjf1e4bc079e13aae(a)mail.gmail.com> Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:31:17 +0300 From: MY_ADDRESS_HERE To: RECEIVERS_ADDRESS_HERE Subject: Test Your message cannot be delivered to the following recipients: Recipient address: @barua.jambo.co.ke.lmtp:RECEIVERS_ADDRESS_HERE @lmtpcs-daemon Original address:RECEIVERS_ADDRESS_HERE Reason: LMTP transmission failure has occurred Diagnostic code: lmtp;550 5.2.2 Delivery failed: Over quota Remote system: dns;barua.jambo.co.ke (TCP|172.18.233.17|60116|172.18.233.14|225) (mx2.jambo.co.ke -- Server LMTP [Sun ONE Messaging Server 7.0-0.04 32bit [built Jun 20 2008]]) Original-recipient: RECEIVERS_ADDRESS_HERE Final-recipient: rfc822;@barua.jambo.co.ke.lmtp:RECEIVERS_ADDRESS_HERE@lmtpcs-daemon Action: failed Status: 5.2.2 (LMTP transmission failure has occurred) Remote-MTA: dns;barua.jambo.co.ke (TCP|172.18.233.17|60116|172.18.233.14|225) (mx2.jambo.co.ke -- Server LMTP [Sun ONE Messaging Server 7.0-0.04 32bit [built Jun 20 2008]]) Diagnostic-code: lmtp;550 5.2.2 Delivery failed: Over quota ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- With Kind Regards James Wachira Nairobi .ke twitter: jwaciira | yahoo: jwaciira | gtalk: jwaciira | skype: jwaciira

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Re: [Skunkworks] Lacie Hard Drives <Advert>
by Rahim Kara 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Greetings Skunks and Skunkettes, I've got a go - ahead to get the Skunks group wicked pricing on the drives listed below so holla if you're interested. I'll send you pricing on them. Please be aware that the pricing i will be sharing with you shall be most definately the best pricing you will get on these products. If you are interested in retailing any of the Lacie products, again, let me know and we can work things out. I am looking for retailers of Lacie products. :D LaCie 2big Quadra / Design by Neil Poulton / 2 hot swappable drives / RAID 0, 1, mixed, concatenation 2 TB / eSATA 3Gbits & FireWire 800 & 400 & USB 2.0 / 7200 RPM 3 TB / eSATA 3Gbits & FireWire 800 & 400 & USB 2.0 / 7200 RPM 4 TB / eSATA 3Gbits & FireWire 800 & 400 & USB 2.0 / 7200 RPM 500 GB 2big Quadra & Network Drawer (grey) 1 TB 2big Quadra & Network Drawer (grey) 1.5 TB 2big Quadra & Network Drawer (grey) 2 TB 2big Quadra & Network Drawer (grey) LaCie 4big Quadra / Design by Neil Poulton / 4 hot swappable drives / RAID 0, 10, concatenation, 3, 3+spare, 5, 5+spare 2 TB / eSATA 3Gbits & FireWire 800 & 400 & USB 2.0 / 7200 RPM 4 TB / eSATA 3Gbits & FireWire 800 & 400 & USB 2.0 / 7200 RPM 6 TB / eSATA 3Gbits & FireWire 800 & 400 & USB 2.0 / 7200 RPM 8 TB / eSATA 3Gbits & FireWire 800 & 400 & USB 2.0 / 7200 RPM 500 GB 4big Quadra & 5big Network Drawer (black) 1 TB 4big Quadra & 5big Network Drawer (black) 1.5 TB 4big Quadra & 5big Network Drawer (black) 2 TB 4big Quadra & 5big Network Drawer (black) LaCie 12big Series 6 TB LaCie 12big rack serial miniSAS 12 TB LaCie 12big rack serial miniSAS 24TB LaCie 12big rack serial miniSAS 7.2TB LaCie 12big rack serial miniSAS 15kSAS 6 TB LaCie 12big rack fibre 12 TB LaCie 12big rack fibre 24TB LaCie 12big rack fibre 7.2TB LaCie 12big rack fibre 15kSAS 12 TB LaCie 12big rack expansion 24TB LaCie 12big rack expansion 7.2TB LaCie 12big rack expansion 15kSAS Professional I Network Storage Solutions LaCie d2 Network 2 / Design by Neil Poulton / Active Directory / Remote Access NEW 301504 3660619315048 1 TB / Gigabit Ethernet & USB 2.0 NEW 301505 3660619315055 1.5 TB / Gigabit Ethernet & USB 2.0 NEW 301506 3660619315062 2 TB / Gigabit Ethernet & USB 2.0 LaCie 2big Network 2 / Design by Neil Poulton / 2 hot swappable drives / Active Directory / Remote Access NEW 301507EK 3660619315079 2 TB / Gigabit Ethernet & USB 2.0 NEW 301508EK 3660619315086 3 TB / Gigabit Ethernet & USB 2.0 NEW 301509EK 3660619315093 4 TB / Gigabit Ethernet & USB 2.0 301474 3660619314744 500 GB 2big Quadra & Network Drawer (grey) 301475 3660619314751 1 TB 2big Quadra & Network Drawer (grey) 301476 3660619314768 1.5 TB 2big Quadra & Network Drawer (grey) 301469 3660619314690 2 TB 2big Quadra & Network Drawer (grey) LaCie 5big Network / Design by Neil Poulton / 5 hot swappable drives / 3 eSATA & 1 USB expansion port 301354EK 3660619313549 2.5 TB / Gigabit Ethernet 301355EK 3660619313556 5 TB / Gigabit Ethernet 301419EK 3660619314195 7.5 TB / Gigabit Ethernet 301424EK 3660619314249 10 TB / Gigabit Ethernet 301362 3660619313624 500 GB 4big Quadra & 5big Network Drawer (black) 301364 3660619313648 1 TB 4big Quadra & 5big Network Drawer (black) 301457 3660619314577 1.5 TB 4big Quadra & 5big Network Drawer (black) 301467 3660619314676 2 TB 4big Quadra & 5big Network Drawer (black) LaCie Ethernet Disk XP Embedded / 1U format / Bonjour & Time machine compatible 301298EK 3660619312986 2 TB / Gigabit Ethernet 301300EK 3660619313006 4 TB / Gigabit Ethernet 301444EK 3660619314447 6 TB / Gigabit Ethernet 301496EK 3660619314966 8 TB / Gigabit Ethernet LaCie 12big Series NEW 131020 3660619110209 6TB LaCie 12big rack network NEW 131021 3660619110216 12TB LaCie 12big rack network NEW 131022 3660619110223 24TB LaCie 12big rack network LaCie 12big Series Accessories NEW 131023 3660619110230 1TB LaCie 12big rack network Enterprise Drawer NEW 131024 3660619110247 2TB LaCie 12big rack network Enterprise Drawer NEW 131026 3660619110261 LaCie 12big rack network Rescue Cooling Unit NEW 131027 3660619110278 LaCie 12big rack network Rescue Power Supply

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Blood Donation - A+
by Max Muraya 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Hi guys,kindly read the forwarded mail below from another mailing list anyone who can donate kindly help save a life.Thanks Forwarded conversation Subject: Blood Donation - A+ ------------------------ From: *Charity Njeri* <charitynjeri(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:08 AM To: mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com Dear All, My father is in Kenyatta Hospital right now and requires 4 pints of A+ blood as his HB is very low so he cannot dialyze and therefore his life is at risk. If you can or know someone who can donate, please go to KNH Renal wing and tell them you are there to donate for Mr. Lazarus Njuguna. Anyone with O+, A+ and AB+ have blood that is compatible to his. Thank you everyone, for helping to saving my old man's life. All the best, Charity -- ---------- From: *Florence Ambayo* <floambayo(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:21 AM To: mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com May God help charitys Dad,I will Sambaza this to friends. Flo --- On *Wed, 2/3/10, Charity Njeri <charitynjeri(a)yahoo.com>* wrote: From: Charity Njeri <charitynjeri(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Blood Donation - A+ To: mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 9:08 PM ---------- From: *Sylvia Khamati* <khamati.sylvia(a)kenyaredcross.org> Date: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:48 AM To: "mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com" <mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com> Dear Charity, Hope you are fine. You can access blood on the Kenya National Blood transfusion services Blood bank located in Kenyatta National Hospital. The hospital just needs to put in a request and they are supplied with blood. It is your right to access the blood from there. Cheers Sylvia Khamati Anekha Blood safety Manager *Kenya Red Cross Society* P. O Box 40712, 00100 - GPO, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254 -20) 603593/ 608681/ 13 Office Mobile: 0722-206958/ 0733-333040 Personal Mobile: 0721474183 Fax: (254-20)603589 Office Email: khamati.sylvia(a)kenyaredcross.org Website: http://www.kenyaredcross.org [image: cid:image001.jpg@01C9DB08.F528E890] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this communication is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and others authorised to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in reliance of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Kenya Red Cross Society is neither liable for the proper and complete transmission of the information contained in this communication nor any delay in its receipt. *From:* mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com [mailto:mlalahoi@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Charity Njeri *Sent:* Thursday, February 04, 2010 8:08 AM *To:* mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com *Subject:* Blood Donation - A+ Dear All, ---------- From: *Charity Njeri* <charitynjeri(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 10:26 AM To: mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com Hi Sylvia, We have tried that but they tell us that that blood group is a bit rare and whatever they had was used up last night by someone who went into theatre. We also trying through KEMRI and the other hospitals. Thanks though and keep the ideas rolling - My family and I truly appreciate. All the best Charity --- On *Thu, 2/4/10, Sylvia Khamati <khamati.sylvia(a)kenyaredcross.org>*wrote: From: Sylvia Khamati <khamati.sylvia(a)kenyaredcross.org> Subject: RE: Blood Donation - A+ To: "mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com" <mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com> Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 7:48 AM ---------- From: *Jackline Murunga* <murungasarahj(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 10:52 AM To: mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com Yes I do agree with Sylvia. Last week as a company we had a blood donation drive and we donated over 30 pints not for a specific patient but for ''Saving lives". I believe this drive is done in many organizations and you dont have to be told to look for blood. The donor bank is full of blood. So charity just do as instructed by Sylvia. jackie From: Charity Njeri <charitynjeri(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Blood Donation - A+ ---------- From: *Sylvia Khamati* <khamati.sylvia(a)kenyaredcross.org> Date: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 2:20 PM To: "mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com" <mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com> Cc: josephat muhia <gathituj(a)gmail.com> Please contact Josephat Muhia for the kenya Red Cross phone number 0722917963. *From:* mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com [mailto:mlalahoi@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Charity Njeri *Sent:* Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:27 AM *To:* mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com *Subject:* RE: Blood Donation - A+

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Skunks irc channel and how to log in
by George Njoroge 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Hello Skunks, I don't know how many know of the skunks irc channel and how to log in. What's more is that you can ask all your questions there and get immediate chat response from the listers logged in. I assume it's better for as much guys to log in and engage each other more, so I decided to post a guide of how to do this. Please note I'm specific to the XChat client software on linux (make sure you have xchat installed on your linux box) . For windows specific I ask the listers to contribute - I presume u can use chatzilla, WinRC etc so lister offer guide and let congregate in the skunks channel: Other tools are welcome on any platform > How to log into IRC channel from Xchat on linux (make sure xchat isinstalled) . Start xchat, its in Internet softwares, chat) . On the menu labelled XChat click Network List for a pop-up. . On the Network list pop-up you can choose the Nickanames you want to be using. . Click add and label or rename the "New Network" as 'Skunkworks'. . Once done highlight the channel i.e. Skunkworks and click edit. . On the "Servers for Skunkworks" edit the "newserver/6667" and put my.co.ke . Still on the pop-up under Favorite Channel: enter #skunks (Include the hash i.e. #) . Confirm that the my.co.ke url is correct and also that favorite channel is correct . Click cancel to exit . On the Network list menu, select Skunkworks and click connect. Welcome you shall find the other listers there. Contributions and corrections are welcome to the V 1.0 Regards Themburu

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Question: Which insurance companies do you use?
by Daudi Were 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Good morning Skunks. Which insurance companies are ya'll using to insure your computer equipment? And which policies? Any recommendations? Thanks D -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com <e%3Adaudi.were(a)gmail.com> skype: d.were

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iPad 3G might be a possibility
by Brian Munyao Longwe 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

It might be possible to shave down a conventional sim-card into a micro-sim? http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/micro-sims-can-probably-be-fashioned-fro… Brian

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Meeting Announcement -- Update; Topics to be covered; Tangaza, Nokia SMS Find and AOB!
by Phares Kariuki 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Hi, an update on the Skunkworks meeting on Tuesday. The panel will be comprised of the following: *Jonathan Ledlie* is a Senior Researcher in Networked Systems at Nokia. His interests include experimental large-scale distributed and mobile systems and ICTD. He has a PhD in Computer Science from Harvard University and is currently based at the Cambridge (US) Nokia Research Center. *Jay Chen* is a fourth year Systems and Networking Computer Science PhD candidate at New York University. His research areas include AI, with a focus on Natural Language Processing, and ICTD. *Brian Omwenga* is a Research Engineer currently working at Nokia Research currently based in Nairobi. His interests include Large Scale Open Systems analysis and design, strategy and ICTD. He is a science master in Technology and Policy from the Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. *Billy Odero* is a Research Engineer at Nokia Research Currently based in Nairobi working on the development of mobile systems for emerging markets. *The projects*: [1] Tangaza - An audio based social networking service on mobile phones [2] NokiaSMSFind - An intelligent sms based search service -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Is this a typo ?
by [ Brainiac ] 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

The article http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/-/539550/854476/-/vie… The statement: Both Telkom Kenya and Kenya Data Networks, who have been contracted to convey international connectivity from TEAMs and Seacom respectively, have said that they are battling increased instances of fibre vandalism on their networks, costing them Sh1.5 billion in repairs over the last year along the Mombasa-Nairobi route. The Question: 1.5 Billion? for repairs alone? Thats like 4.1095890411 Million a day. Is maintenance of the fiber that expensive? -- Posted on 100% recycled electrons

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Arduino platform
by Brian Munyao Longwe 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Anyone out there used the Arduino platform http://www.arduino.cc/ ? Seen some interesting smartphone OS that guys have cobbled together based on this http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/pyxis-os-demo-video-sports-high-producti… Regards, Brian -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Sony DSL T90 MKM Camera
by tonniemacharia＠gmail.com 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

Hi Folks, Does any one know where l can find a screen for this camera model Sony DSL T90 MKM? Mine cracked

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Kenyan wannabe hacker caught up in Google row
by Steve Muchai 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

Interesting: http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/-/539444/854958/-/t2ckws/-/index.html I'm sure he's a skunk. Can the wannabe hacker please stand up? BR, S -- Sent from my socks®

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Skunkworks B(usiness) Execution List
by Murigi Muraya 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

Am sure we will have 100K to buy a simple Server by mid March 2010. Since the current Skunkworks list is filled with the 'eat for free' Kenyan mentality, a new Skunkworks (B)usiness Execution list should only include tech (interested) people with business cents to commit to increase the likelihood of high quality Tech Business Development discussions. It should focus issues such as Project Management and Team Building pieces such as: http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/001320.html Cultivate Teams, Not Ideas<http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/001320.html> January 25, 2010 How much is a good idea worth? According to Derek Sivers, not much<http://sivers.org/multiply>: It's so funny when I hear people being so protective of ideas. (People who want me to sign an NDA to tell me the simplest idea.) To me, *ideas are worth nothing unless executed*. They are just a multiplier. Execution is worth millions. To make a business, you need to multiply the two. The most brilliant idea, with no execution, is worth $20. The most brilliant idea takes great execution to be worth $20,000,000. That's why I don't want to hear people's ideas. I'm not interested until I see their execution. I was reminded of Mr. Sivers article when this email<http://groups.google.com/group/barcampla/browse_thread/thread/4b4091eaf6fb6…>made the rounds earlier this month: I feel that this story is important to tell you because Kickstarter.com copied us. I tried for 4 years to get people to take Fundable seriously, traveling across the country, even giving a presentation to FBFund, Facebook's fund to stimulate development of new apps. It was a series of rejections for 4 years. I really felt that I presented myself professionally in every business situation and I dressed appropriately and practiced my presentations. That was not enough. The idiots wanted us to show them charts with massive profits and widespread public acceptance so that they didn't have to take any risks. All it took was 5 super-connected people at Kickstarter (especially Andy Baio) to take a concept we worked hard to refine, tweak it with Amazon Payments, and then take credit. You could say that that's capitalism, but I still think you should acknowledge people that you take inspiration from. I do. I owe the concept of Fundable to many things, including living in cooperative student housing and studying Political Science at Michigan. Rational choice theory, tragedy of the commons, and collective action are a few political science concepts that are relevant to Fundable. Yes, Fundable had some technical and customer service problems. That's because we had no money to revise it. I had plans to scrap the entire CMS and start from scratch with a new design. We were just so burned out that motivation was hard to come by. What was the point if we weren't making enough money to live on after 4 years? The disconnect between idea and execution here is so vast it's hard to understand why the author himself can't see it. I wouldn't call ideas *worthless*, per se, but it's clear that ideas alone are a hollow sort of currency. Success is rarely determined by the quality of your ideas. But it *is* frequently determined by the quality of your execution. So instead of worrying about whether the Next Big Idea you're all working on is sufficiently brilliant, *worry about how well you're executing.* The criticism that all you need is "super-connected people" to be successful was also leveled at Stack Overflow. In an email to me last year, Andy Baio -- ironically, the very person being cited in the email -- said: I very much enjoyed the Hacker News conversation about cloning the site in a weekend <http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/001284.html>. My favorite comments were from the people that believe Stack Overflow is only successful because of the Cult of Atwood & Spolsky. Amazing. I don't care how internet famous you are; *nobody* gets a pass on execution. Sure, you may have a few more eyeballs at the beginning, but if you don't build something useful, the world will eventually just shrug its collective shoulders and move along to more useful things. One of my all time favorite software quotes is from Wil Shipley<http://daringfireball.net/2007/08/c4_1_in_a_nut>: This is all your app is: a collection of tiny details. *In software development, execution is staying on top of all the tiny details that make up your app.* If you're not constantly obsessing over every aspect of your application, relentlessly polishing and improving every little part of it -- no matter how trivial -- you're not executing. At least, not well. And unless you work alone, which is a rarity these days, your ability to stay on top of the collection of tiny details that makes up your app will hinge entirely on whether or not you can build a great team. They are the building block of any successful endeavor. This talk by Ed Catmull<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Catmull>is almost exclusively focused on how Pixar learned, through trial and error, to build teams that can *execute*. [image: Ed Catmull talk at Stanford]<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2h2lvhzMDc> It's a fascinating talk, full of some great insights, and you should watch the whole thing <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2h2lvhzMDc>. In it, Mr. Catmull amplifies Mr. Sivers' sentiment: If you give a good idea to a mediocre group, they'll screw it up. *If you give a mediocre idea to a good group, they'll fix it.* Or they'll throw it away and come up with something else. Execution isn't merely a multiplier. It's far more powerful. How your team executes has the power to transform your idea from gold into lead, or from lead into gold. That's why, when building Stack Overflow, I was so fortunate to not only work with Joel Spolsky<http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/001101.html>, but also to cherry-pick two of the best developers I had ever worked with in my previous jobs and drag them along with me. Kicking and screaming if necessary. If I had to point to *the one thing that made our project successful*, it was not the idea behind it, our internet fame, the tools we chose, or the funding we had (precious little, for the record). It was our team. The value of my advice is debatable. But you would do well to heed the advice of Mr. Sivers and Mr. Catmull. If you want to be successful, stop worrying about the great ideas, and concentrate on cultivating great teams. [advertisement] JIRA 4<http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/?s_kwcid=codinghorror&utm_source=cod…>- Simplify issue tracking for everyone involved. Get started<http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/?s_kwcid=codinghorror&utm_source=cod…>from $10 for 10 users. Posted by Jeff Atwood

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Re: [Skunkworks] Kenyan wannabe hacker caught up in Google row
by Peter Osotsi 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

Brian, Can they engage me in my free time, it seems my hacking skills have improved considerably in the last couple of months, instead of offending, they could do with my token knowledge ... <?my thoughts> Peter ~~~~~~~ Re: [Skunkworks] Kenyan wannabe hacker caught up in Google row Friends, Friends, Please don't be too quick to dismiss such a story. I have personally worked with both our local law enforcement and "white guys/men in black" on similar cases in the past. Actually you would be surprised at the amount of attempted/successful hacking, online fraud, read "cybercrime" that goes on within our borders. Let us not live in denial. Brian Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Kenyan wannabe hacker caught up in Google row
by Peter Osotsi 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

Brian, Can they engage me in my free time, it seems my hacking skills have improved considerably in the last couple of months, instead of offending, they could do with my token knowledge ... <?my thoughts> Peter ~~~~~~~ Re: [Skunkworks] Kenyan wannabe hacker caught up in Google row Friends, Friends, Please don't be too quick to dismiss such a story. I have personally worked with both our local law enforcement and "white guys/men in black" on similar cases in the past. Actually you would be surprised at the amount of attempted/successful hacking, online fraud, read "cybercrime" that goes on within our borders. Let us not live in denial. Brian Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow.

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Hackers steal millions in Carbon Credits
by Brian Munyao Longwe 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

Interesting read: http://bit.ly/cOTGyK Amazing how the simple, social engineering approach allowed these guys to gain over $4 milllion

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Skunkworks Meeting Announcement, Nokia Research, Networked Systems, Tuesday 9th February 2010
by Phares Kariuki 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

There will be a Skunkworks meeting on Tuesday 9th February 2010. The speaker will be Johnathan Ledlie of Nokia Research http://research.nokia.com/people/jonathan_ledlie/index.html and will cover Networked Systems and anything else that may be of interest to the Skunkworks community. Meeting starts at 6.00 pm. Teleposta Tower's 4th Floor. Multimedia University. Thanks. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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ANNOUNCEMENT: ESET discontinues ESET NOD32 Antivirus 2.7
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

FROM ESET.............................FYI ESET has decided to discontinue the obsolete version 2.7 of ESET NOD32 Antivirus. We recommend all users of this version to take advantage of the free upgrade to the current ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4, which offers significantly improved protection. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 supports the following platforms: Microsoft Windows 7 / Vista / XP / 2000 Microsoft Windows NT4.0 SP6 (works only with V4.2 with limited functionality) Summary of key dates: February 1, 2010 - Version 2.7 product is removed from ESET web sites, including product pages and e-Store February 1, 2012 - Signature updates for 2.7 products are stopped - Installation packages are removed from ESET web sites - Technical support is no longer provided If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us at partners(a)eset.co.ke ESET Partner Team ALVIN

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ID Card printing software
by Simon Mbuthia 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

Hey guys, I'm looking for a FOSS application that can be used to print employee/visitor identity cards. Could there be someone on the list who would know of an application that's preferably compatible with Datacard's Preface ID software? Me. -- Be kind to your dentist - he has fillings too...

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Storing Data Tapes Offsite
by James Kagwe 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

Morning, Is anyone aware of an organization that can offer a service for storing data tapes offsite for those companies which cannot make local arrangements. regards, James -- ï¿½ï¿½à¡±ï¿½

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If you are wondering if your next electricity bill will also double as the current one, wonder no more.
by [ Brainiac ] 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

easy, from now on, just calculate your next month bill using the following formula. Bn = BcX2 Check this out. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/-/539550/855076/-/t40… The government has signed off a new energy policy that allows power producers to pass on to consumers all losses arising from their foreign currency-denominated transactions in a move that promises to add impetus to the recent escalation in electricity bills countrywide. The new billing formula ticked off by the energy sector regulator in July last year plugs every electricity consumer’s costs to the turbulent world of currency markets where the shilling has ceded a lot of ground in the past 24 months. Under the deal, electricity generating companies have a set exchange rate and are allowed to pass on to consumers any losses arising from a weakening of the Kenya shilling beyond the point. -- Posted on 100% recycled electrons

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Re: [Skunkworks] Kenya.com
by Rahim Kara 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

I don;t know if it's been mentioned here before but.. OUR COUNTRY'S URL IS A SAFARI SITE FOR TANZANIA!!! That's all for the venting. :D

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www.yesiamablogger.com
by pithon kamau 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

For the Latest News, Technology Updates, Web Design Resources, Entertainment , Humor and Fun Stories, Discussions, Transport, Life Teachings, Finance and Investment Articles, Jobs, Advertisements, and many other Interesting Features ... Please Visit WWW.YESIAMABLOGGER.COM <http://www.yesiamablogger.com/> -- Pithon K. Kamau Mobile: 0723 588705 / 0737 686562 Tel: +254 20 2039220 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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Office 2007
by Mr. Lawi 03 Feb '10

03 Feb '10

Where can i get office 2007, with ms office project, clean deal. Quote cost here...

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E1 Lines(Zain,Safaricom or Telkom)
by Jared Koyier 03 Feb '10

03 Feb '10

Hi People How do E1s from these three providers compare in terms of Cost and Reliability? If anyone has a sales person for Zain pls pass. Cheers

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Nairobi City Council-Flyers Permit Cost
by wesley kirinya 03 Feb '10

03 Feb '10

Hey ppl, Anyone know how much the Nairobi City Council charges to give a permit to hand out flyers? 8~)

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Mobile applications developers nokia forum invite
by maina martin 03 Feb '10

03 Feb '10

Hi all, ONLY mobile applications developers interested in the below invite should kindly confirm with Alex Gakuru, their attendance. kindly send your names and mobile application. gakuru(a)gmail.com Excuse the shortness in notice - I only got this events details a short while ago. *DETAILS OF THE INVITE AS BELOW* *NOKIA CONVERSATIONS 2* Nokia has created an opportunity for innovators in emerging markets to bring mobile solutions that are locally relevant, profitable meant to improve lives, through a one million (USD) venture challenge. Nokia has the pleasure to invite you to Nokia Conversations 2 with Nokia Head of Solutions, East & Southern Africa, Ms. Agatha Gikunda who will expound on what this opportunity means to local developers and how they can be part of the Venture Challenge. The PS for Information, Dr. Bitange Ndemo, will be in attendance. *Date: 4th February 2010 Venue: Stanley Hotel, Huxley room Time: 11.00 am* We look forward to having these Conversations with you. Dorothy Ooko, Communications Manager for East and Southern Africa. RSVP: emily(a)blueprint.co.ke

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Attn: Windows XP Gurus
by Simon Mbuthia 03 Feb '10

03 Feb '10

Hi guys, I have this PC which has a number of critical applications running on it. However, I get messages similar to the one attached whenever I log on. I have done like everything imaginable, from running chkdsk [which fixed a ton of errors], repairing the Windows installation [twice actually], reinstalling the crashing applications and even giving up on it all. That's why I have decided to turn to the list for any tips that could possible be of help. I don't want to do a fresh install because it'll complicate things due to some reasons that I don't want to go into the pains of explaining. Thanks, Me. -- Be kind to your dentist - he has fillings too...

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Safaricom acquires Fiber from KPLC
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 03 Feb '10

03 Feb '10

Interesting story ----------------- KPLC hires out third cable Written By:KNA , Posted: Tue, Feb 02, 2010 The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has leased out three of its 18 extra fibre optic network capacity on the Nairobi- Mombasa power transmission line to some telecommunication companies. The multimillion shillings deal entered between Safaricom, Wananchi Group and Jamii Limited is aimed at enhancing KPLC's revenue earnings. In this partnership Safaricom ended up with a 20 year lease of one pair of fibre amounting to Shs 288 million while Jamii Telecommunications Limited and Wananchi Group each got a five year renewable lease of one pair of the fibre at a cost of Shs 27 million per year. Speaking during the signing of the deal at a Nairobi hotel, KPLC's Managing Director Joseph Njoroge said after the leasing of the three pairs of fiber to the three companies, there still exists 15 more for the same. He disclosed that the company had invested in a Shs 1.9 billion system Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system which entailed installation of fibre optic cables on its major transmission lines. "This system is used for effective and efficient management of operations of KPLC's power transmission and distribution grid," he said. He explained that the company had decided to lease the 18 pairs considering that it only required six pairs of fibre in the network for its day to day operations in terms of data and speech communication. KPLC was granted a network facility provider- Tier 2 license by the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) last year. The license gave the company authority to construct, install and operate electronic communication systems, which may be leased to licensed telecommunications operators. The lease offers contained in the tender floated last year were in two categories; one for 15 years described as indefeasible Right of use (IRU) for which safaricom made a counter offer of 20 years, and which required a bidder to pay upfront; and the second one was a five year lease payable bi-annually and renewable after the five year period. In respect of the IRU, the rent of the fibre on the Nairobi-Mombasa route was Shs 2432 (32 dollars) per pair per kilometer per month which translates to Shs 288 million (3,840,000 dollars) for a period of 20 years. For the five year lease, the rent per pair per kilometer was set at Shs 4560 or Shs 27 million per year. -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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iHub Discussion --- What was decided?
by nyarotho kennedy 03 Feb '10

03 Feb '10

Hi everyone, hope y'al okay. i was unable to attend the meetup jana but would really like to know the key points and deliberations made on the above....is there a wiki on this? pinging Phares (i know i still owe you a tag holder:) and Erik.....or anyone who has woken up. BR, Nyarotho -- People should know when they are conquered.

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Orange Marketing or Retail Manager
by Max Muraya 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

Hi guys, Anyone knows who the current Orange Marketing or Retail Manager is and how we could get in touch with them? Its about a product we would like to introduce to them so anyone with any of the contacts above kindly assist.You could send on list or off list.Any info will be highly appreciated.Thanks Muraya 0722-74-71-47

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Oracle publisher or Discoverer
by Calvin Omari 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

Hi Techies, Anybody with oracle BI publisher please assit me a copy otherwise my internet is too slow to download one from OTN Thanks -- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. Calvin Omari Systems Developer/Designer http://www.facebook.com/barongo

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Usb device malfunction
by kris njoroge 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

Hi guys working on a pc runing xp service pack3 and getting a usb device malfuntion error whenever i connect the printer, have done the usual Google search and still end up with the same problem. Incidentally, any other device connected to the same port does not bring up the error. Any ideas?

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Looking for a student high on socila media
by Mbugua Njihia 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

I am looking to shortlist one student who is high on social media to take up a position as a social media intern. The unique mix will be one who writes their own blog, twitters and uses facebook. The gig is for 3 months "full time" with a stipend. To be considered for the shortlist send an email to mbugua(a)symbiotic.co.ke with . Your twitter name . Blog address . Any other links to social platform . And a contact phone number Opportunity closes on Friday 5th 2010

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Meeting Reminder, iHub Discussion, Tomorrow, 6pm, 4th Floor Teleposta Towers, MMU
by Phares Kariuki 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

There will be a Skunkworks Meetup on the 2nd of February 2010. This will be the first meeting this year, and it's an honor that we will be discussing iHub, Nairobi's new Tech Innovation Hub... http://whiteafrican.com/2010/01/25/ihub-nairobis-tech-innovation-hub-is-here The meeting will be coordinated by Erik Hersman, who is a co-founder at Ushahidi (www.ushahidi.com) who is also behind the concept of iHub. Meeting starts at 6pm, Teleposta Tower's, 4th Floor, Multimedia University... Profound gratitude to Multimedia University, who have hosted the Skunkworks meetings for the last year and have been more than gracious hosts over the period. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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WRT54GL Power Supply
by Josiah Mugambi 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

WRT54GL Power Supply - anyone having one? Mine seems to be blown. Regards, -- Josiah Mugambi Samuel Goldwyn<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/s/samuel_goldwyn.html> - "I'm willing to admit that I may not always be right, but I am never wrong."

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Skunkworks Server Fund; Collection
by Phares Kariuki 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

Hi, Thanks for all the pledges on the above... We are now collecting the funds to facilitate purchase of the same. You can hand in the funds in the following ways. 1. M-Pesa to Josiah Mugambi, *0726 005792* 2. M-Pesa to Phares Kariuki, *0720 406093* 3. Physical delivery of cash/cheque to myself or Josiah. Call me on the above number if in the Westlands Area to deliver the same. Appreciated. We have already collected funds from some btw. :) Total kitty collection @ 6,500. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Re: [Skunkworks] Looking for Wireless Networking Professionals
by Peter Osotsi 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

@wash; The buildings are in the same compound, there is clear line of sight though due to the recent rains, a canopy has developed around the compound thus partially obstructing the main building. BTW, I would do the networking but I dont want conflict of interest. I can only advise. Peter ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:45:54 +0300 ````````````````` Is that 2km with CLS (Clear Line of Sight) or Near CLS? Actually, I am not "a competent wireless networking company" but I'm thinking if those sights are in Nairobi, then you'd better use other methods of inter-connecting the offices than wireless bridges. Nairobi's "air" is saturated with wireless signals, and I hear those cause interference and hence performance degradation, especially when devices happen to transmit on the same channels. Getting the offices connected to an ISP and then doing VPN tunnels between them should be much sleeker. You can use one ISP to give you local loops and given that you are connecting four sites gives you the advantage of bargaining hard with the ISP. My 0.02cents. -- 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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Calling on web savvy Interns
by Peter Osotsi 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

Hi Skunks; I am looking for Interns, Diploma or Degree, that are web savvy and can work on a really demanding web project. They should be available for a minimum duration of at least 15 weeks. Regards Peter Osotsi Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow.

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Looking for Wireless Networking Professionals
by Peter Osotsi 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

Hi Skunks; My client wants to engage the services of a competent wireless networking company. We already have access points, antennae and LAN in place for 4 sites. Minor adjustments will be undertaken to the existing infrastructure. Talented individuals will be considered. If you are an individual or company and can wirelessly network five buildings in a span of 2 km, kindly send in your details to me. I can also be reached on 0721586109 Kind Regards Peter Osotsi ------- Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow.

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IT helpdesk software
by Maq Tim 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

Anyone who has used a free IT Helpdesk and Asset mngnt software running on windows? would appreciate... ps: i have googled but wanted to hear from any skunks who may have use d one... cheers, Maq.

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ACCESS POINT
by James Muendo 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

Hallo, Am wondering do you have like a price scale for a D- link 3200 AP? thanks in advance. -- 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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YouTube Turns on IPv6 Support, Net Traffic Spikes
by Christopher Kiagiri 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

* YouTube Turns on IPv6 Support, Net Traffic Spikes* <http://www.pcworld.com/article/188276/youtube_turns_on_ipv6_support_net_tra…> http://www.pcworld.com/article/188276/youtube_turns_on_ipv6_support_net_tra… Google has quietly turned on IPv6 support for its YouTube video streaming Web site, sending a spike of IPv6 traffic across the Internet that has continued from last Thursday until Monday. Industry observers say YouTube appeared to be supporting IPv6 in production mode, as opposed to running a test of the next-generation Internet protocol. "On Thursday, midday California time, we saw a large amount of inbound IPv6 traffic, which we knew came from Google," says Martin Levy, Director of IPv6 Strategy at Hurricane Electric, a Fremont, Calif., ISP that runs one of the world's largest IPv6 backbone networks. "IPv6 traffic came into ISPs from all over the world when Google turned up its IPv6 traffic on YouTube," Levy says. "IPv6 is being supported at many different Google data centers. We're talking about a traffic spike that is 30-to-1 type ratios. In other words, 30 times more IPv6 traffic is coming out of Google's data centers than before." Levy says the YouTube IPv6 traffic appears to be production-quality traffic because it has remained steady since Thursday and is following normal usage patterns. "This IPv6 traffic is mimicking classic end-user bandwidth shaping," Levy says. "It's not machine driven; it's human eyeball driven." Industry observers hailed YouTube's upgrade as a sign of the growing momentum for IPv6, a long-anticipated replacement for the Internet's main communications protocol, which is known as IPv4. "One of the biggest issues with IPv6 is the chicken-and-egg argument. The fact is that content such as this is being moved over to IPv6," Levy says. "This is not some IPv6-enabled scientific site…This is the mainstream media." A growing number of Web sites such as YouTube and Netflix are adding support for IPv6 because the Internet is running out of IPv4 address space. IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses and can support approximately 4.3 billion individually addressable devices on the Internet. IPv6, on the other hand, uses 128-bit addresses and can support so many devices that only a mathematical expression -- 2 to the 128th power -- can quantify its size. Experts predict IPv4 addresses will be gone in 2012. Indeed, the Regional Internet Registries announced in January that less than 10% of IPv4 addresses remain unallocated. John Curran, president and CEO of the American Registry for Internet Numbers, is urging Web sites like YouTube to add IPv6 support. ARIN doles out IPv4 and IPv6 addresses to network operators including ISPs, government agencies and corporations in North America. Google is one of the Internet's most aggressive adopters of IPv6. Google already supports IPv6 with its Search, Alerts, Docs, Finance, Gmail, Health, iGoogle, News, Reader, Picasa, Maps, Wave, Chrome and Android products. Google engineers said in November that adding IPv6 to its YouTube site was the top priority of its IPv6 development team. The engineers say IPv6 deployment is not as difficult nor is it as expensive as they thought it would be. YouTube's support for IPv6 comes on the heels of Comcast announcing public trials of IPv6 that will begin in April.

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D-Link DWL-820
by Odhiambo Washington 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

The supplier I know doesn't have this in stock, and haven't for some time. Does anyone know where I can get DWL-820<http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=333>. Guys who are gaming fanatics might know;-) For me who knows how to play no game, I only need to convert an ethernet device into a wireless one, which this D-Link does superbly. -- 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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remote connections to server failing
by wallace ngene 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

Hi folks, I seem not to be able to make a remote connection to one of our servers.I have a domain admin account and connections were working ok but now neither of us can connect to the server. Is there any other way of making a remote connection.It has been installed as a virtual server 2003 Any tips? -- WALLACE NGENE TARURU wallacengene(a)gmail.com

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Zain Roaming annoying SMS issue - please help
by Michuki Mwangi 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Hi Folks, Not sure if anyone from Safaricom or Zain can check and help out on this. The Zain customer care email address is unresponsive. I have a Zain line roaming and (not on a one-network) am experiencing a rather annoying problem when receiving SMS's from Safaricom. The messages are not only delivered many hours later - over 12hrs delay, but the same message will keep being sent probably over 15 - 20 times in the next 48hrs. Am receiving SMS's fine from Zain and other international lines without this problem. I have tried everything including removing my simcard and back on. But am now convinced that its not the Zain roaming partner but something between Zain and Safaricom SMSC system while roaming. Any help will be highly appreciated. Regards, Michuki. -

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[OT] Monday Humour
by Steve Muchai 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Guys and gals, I don't usually do this, and I know this one belongs on my FB page, but I just couldn't resist it. It's just too hilarious. Come on, click, enjoy and smile the rest of the day! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_C5azOpSSk&feature=youtube_gdata BR, S -- Sent from my socks®

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Join LPA-Kenya
by Evans Ikua 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Dear all, Many of those on this list have at one time or another shown interest in becoming members of the Linux Professional Association of Kenya. we have started a new group on google groups, LPA-Kenya. if you are interested in becoming a member, just navigate there and send a request to be added. All are welcome. Ikua

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FREE Online Backups
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Help your Friends Get an extra gigabyte for every two people you refer to Mozy. You're protecting your data with Mozy - why not invite your friends and family to do the same? If their hard drives crash, and they find out you didn't fill them in on Mozy, it won't be a good scene. It's easy. Just copy and paste the following URL in an email to the people you'd like to invite to use Mozy: https://mozy.com/?ref=3DPH37 ALL YOU GUYS CHIP IN !! IT WORKS AND IS FREE !!! ALVIN On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 3:15 PM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > On 1 February 2010 13:32, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>> On 1 February 2010 12:54, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 12:48 PM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> dropbox.io? >>>> >>>> !! Br0ken link!! >>> >>> Sorry, www.dropbox.com >>> I have used them for personal backup and online filesharing and they are >>> good. >>> Meanwhile, this might >>> help http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_online_backup_services >> >> Looks interesting! Suppose I wanted to backup .pst files online, using >> them for instance, will their system know how to handle that? Hmm, perhaps >> to them it's just a regular file... >> > I dont know about this, but once you download their application, It allows > you to select folders that will be synchronised on your comp, their server > and other PCs. any new file in the folder is synchronised at all locations. > e.g. If you choose to synchronise "/home/user/baqckup" , Any new file > created at ~backup/ will be uploaded and any missing files at the server > will be downloaded. >> >> -- >> Best regards, >> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >> Nairobi,KE >> +254733744121/+254722743223 >> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ >> "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." >> -- Lucky Dube >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > > > -- > with Regards: > > Why you should not mind your own business, Find out at: > http://gramware.blogspot.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-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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how to change default mail location on entourege2008 to computer
by wallace ngene 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Hello folks, How can i change the mail location from entourage server mailbox to local mailbox? I ant the incoming mails and sent mails to be downloaded onto the local mailbox. Regards -- WALLACE NGENE TARURU wallacengene(a)gmail.com

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Online Backups
by Odhiambo Washington 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Is anyone on this forum who has entrusted his data with an online backup company? Those with whom you can backup your PC from anywhere, access your data from anywhere? I have some queries from a colleague on this backup method, but I've never used any such. -- 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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Remote database access
by Maq Tim 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Howdy guys, scenario: Am on my XP machine. I need to remotely access two different oracle databases(db_A and db_B) on two different unix servers via ssh. The whole idea is to be able to log into the databases, run some select queries so i can compare 'two' similar tables(table_AB contained in both db's) on the two databases to ensure they have the same no of rows & data. Note that usually, i can access the servers and the db's but separately and have to use two windows of my xshell access via ssh to display my query results. Que: how can i do a single script on my winXP machine without having to log into both servers then the db's separately? will appreciate some ideas on efficiency here.... regards, Tim.

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Offtopic Friday: Things to try with your laptop on a plane with WI-FI...
by ndungu stephen 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Things to try with your laptop on a plane with WI-FI. 1. Take laptop slowly out of case. 2. Slowly open your laptop 3. Switch laptop on 4. Make sure neighbors are watching.. <This works best on the aisle or middle seat for maximum effect> 5. Go online. 6. Close your eyes and tilt head upwards. 7. Take a very deep breath and open following link 8. http://bit.ly/7DAo 9. Close eyes again and tilt your head upwards and silently mumble as if in prayer. 10. Wait and see what your fellow passengers will do. ------------------------------ DISCLAIMER This email if for fun and only fun - if you use this email to do the above. Utashikwa, upigwe na passenger wengine ... then you will be tied up in the back seat and watched closely until you land... Then they will hand you over to the next airport police...<even if its not your destination, you will lose your transit visa and ticket>.. then... By the time you leave the airport - your things will have been thoroughly searched [including all your body cavities [?]] - your life background will also be scrutinized and confirmed. Then they will call your parents, girlfriend, nursery school teacher, favourite lecturer and your current employer (who probably hates you) . By the time you leave the airport grounds it will be 48 hours later and that's on condition they realize that you pose no actual threat... So dont try this at home - please !

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JOB OPP: PHP Dev Wanted
by James Wachira 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

-------- Hi. I am looking to hire a PHP developer. Please find the skill set below: • Ensures that the Content Management System is working properly (continuous development and enhancement to the system) • Cleans the data in the database. E.g by removing old or erroneous records, delinked records etc • Adds to the functionality of the website via AJAX, PHP • Maintains the content of the website • Keeps Statistics of the Website, not only hits but times searched, most popular content, etc • Implement improvements that need to be made on the site • Prepare reports from which the sales team can act upon • Be familiar with versioning tools - Tortoise SVN • Have LAMP experience – Linux Apache Mysql PHP. Qualities: PHP Developer, Joomla Administrator, Designer would be preferable, Excellent communication skills, including writing, proof reading skills, and speaking, Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff, Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism, High expectations for quality, At least 2 years experience, Strong back end development skills. Because we are a start up company, the ideal person for this position will need much more than being a good developer. The person needs to be entrepreneurial and have a burning desire to be part of building something unique. The person needs to be able to work long hours for the next 6 months, at an average of about 70 hours a week. • A detailed and updated CV, indicating nationality, age and gender; • Names and contact details (including e-mail address) of three references; • Portfolio of work done (2 websites / systems with proof) --Regards, James Gutu Designer & Developer Creafinity Ltd | Beautiful Functionality www.creafinity.co.ke<http://staff.avu.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.creafinity.co.ke> Mobile: + 254 722 67 66 00 Landline: + 254 20 80026 80 -- With Kind Regards James Wachira Nairobi .ke twitter: jwaciira | yahoo: jwaciira | gtalk: jwaciira | skype: jwaciira

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Apache 2 Test Page
by Kariuki Martin 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Hi Skunks and Skunkettes, I uploaded a site on www.chrisckenya.org. Problem is, some people can access the site & some are greeted by this ugly apache test page. I tried following the instructions on the test page but I cannot find the specified folders on the server. Anyone with a possible solution? -- Regards Martin

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iPad
by Philip Musyoki 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

So Steve Jobs has finally unveiled the iPad amidst much fanfare. Much like what many had speculated, but seems to be using a special chip, not Intel. Guess now we may be seeing that chip in other devices like the iPhone and MacBook. I am sure Intel is watching this with much intrest, and it is not unlike Apple to disrupt industries it enters. All in all I think it is a beautiful device, and I am waiting for the pricing details. It will have both WiFi and 3G, but I am not sure it is tied to carriers like the iPhone. And they announced the iBook, an eBook Reader application for the iPad.

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CentOS SERVER SECURITY
by Cynthia Wahome 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Hello Skunkers I have a Linux Box that is on the internet.I have several times noticed that when i look at my log files in /var/log/secure i notice alot of possible break in attempts eg 32 proxicious sshd[32036]: pam_unix(sshd:auth): authentication failure; logname= uid=0 euid=0 tty=ssh ruser= rhost=cl67-179-182-213.cl.metrocom.ru user=root Jan 25 19:02:34 proxicious sshd[32036]: Failed password for root from 213.182.179.67 port 47122 ssh2 Jan 25 19:02:34 proxicious sshd[32037]: Received disconnect from 213.182.179.67: 11: Bye Bye Jan 25 19:02:36 proxicious sshd[32038]: pam_unix(sshd:auth): authentication failure; logname= uid=0 There are so many ip addresses trying to enter this box.I have been blocking the IP addresses using iptables -A INPUT -s a.b.c.d -j DROP from the box. My question is,if there are very many IP's trying;is there a simpler method of doing this or do i have to do it one by one.(really frustrating) PS I have not enabled SELinux becoz sometimes it becomes a hindrance alot. Any help is appreciated Regards ---------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world"

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Scheduled NT backup scripts....
by Maq Tim 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Hi guys, i could do with some of your help here. My scheduled NT-Backups don't happen. At first i thought it happened and just had a problem with retrieving the logs until i decided to do a few manual backups. The logs are ok and the report is given even with the verified backed-up data after the backup has happened. On the other hand, if i do a scheduled backup to a tape, it doesnt recognize the drive and give a no device found error. In manual mode, it works like a dream. However, if i schedule a backup to a hardisk on another machine on the same network, it works fine. Que...has someone encoutered such and if so, a script that i can use to go round all those que's i have to give a "yes" or "no" to? coz i suspect there lies the problem.... will appreciate your help. regards, Tim.

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Facebook rewrites PHP runtime
by Daudi Were 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

from: http://www.sdtimes.com/blog/post/2010/01/30/Facebook-rewrites-PHP-runtime.a… Well, I was able to put all the pieces together on this one, finally, and I now understand exactly what is up: *Facebook has rewritten the PHP runtime from scratch*. This coming Tuesday, they will make a big announcement around this project, and will make it available as open source software. I'm not really sure of any of the details of the project, but I do know that Facebook hired someone two years ago to do this, and I'm relatively sure this was a one-man project during that entire time ... This Tuesday, salvation should arrive. I would imagine this new project will push a lot of the weight in the PHP community into Facebook's corner of the world. It will be nice to see what they can do with all that interest, since Yahoo!, in the same position 6 years ago, largely squandered their opportunity to mold PHP into a more robust platform and language. -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com <e%3Adaudi.were(a)gmail.com> skype: d.were

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Interesting facts
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Listers, I was going through http://khushiwebworld.com/ and it has some interesting facts. I'm not really sure of facts number 2,3 and five. Any one who can attest to that? -- Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://dawn-in-kenya.blogspot.com http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke

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Tuktastic: a tuk-tuk driver with a website
by saidimu apale 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

> > Auto-driver Samson is different. He has a website, a legion of happy > customers and even turns on the meter. Something that's as rare as wearing > pullovers in Chennai. http://tuktastic.com/ Mad props to Samson! Saidi

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Google May Insert Real-Time Ads Onto Old Billboards in Street View
by saidimu apale 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Interesting. http://gizmodo.com/5446271/google-may-insert-real+time-ads-onto-old-billboa… Saidi

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Discussion on Python performance, Google, and Unladen Swallow
by Joseph Wayodi 31 Jan '10

31 Jan '10

Hey people, For those interested in the present and future of Python, here's an interesting discussion about Python's use at Google, it's performance problems, the Google-sponsored Unladen Swallow (an optimization-focused branch of CPython), and other possible solutions: < http://groups.google.com/group/unladen-swallow/browse_thread/thread/4edbc40… >. Joseph.

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The Right to Read
by saidimu apale 31 Jan '10

31 Jan '10

> > They moved to Luna, where they found others who had likewise gravitated > away from the long arm of the SPA. When the Tycho Uprising began in 2062, > the universal right to read soon became one of its central aims. http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/right-to-read.html An interesting short story by Richard Stallman. He is many things, good and evil, to many people (knowledgeable and ignorant). Whatever you think of him, the short story is fascinating. Saidi

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10 Things Netbooks do better than the iPad
by Roy Michoma 31 Jan '10

31 Jan '10

With all the noise about the iPad this is the best article<http://content.zdnet.com/2346-9595_22-388040.html>about the iPad I've read so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry!!!!

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Smart Board Resellers/Dealers
by David Ndambuki 30 Jan '10

30 Jan '10

are there any smart board resellers and dealers on the list. could someone please point me in the right direction. please feel free to contact me directly. -- Regards, Ndambuki Muthoka Phne: +254733476463; Addr: 2084 - 01000 Thika, Kenya.

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Why are local ICT company so expensive to sub-contract from
by Imelda Mueni 30 Jan '10

30 Jan '10

Hi, I was just talking to a friend who works at Nokia research company , was asking them how come they sub-contract most of there projects outside the country,,,,apparently they would love to work with local upcoming companies here in kenya, they had a project last year and they wanted to work with local companies , the quotes they were getting left them shocked , some one was quoting for a mobile application 200m (and that's was the range of the quotes),,,,yet the same project they were able to sub-contract from outside at 2m ..........are our local companies becoming greedy ? -- God Loves Us All

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Interesting: MIT Web Programming Competition
by Brian Munyao Longwe 30 Jan '10

30 Jan '10

http://6.470.scripts.mit.edu/

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MIT Web Programming Competition
by Mr. Lawi 30 Jan '10

30 Jan '10

http://6.470.scripts.mit.edu/

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bleach anime-calling on all death gods
by [dan buria] 30 Jan '10

30 Jan '10

Guys, i have recently started this madness and realise i will not stop any time soon. does anyone have , like the whole lot of episodes? Currently am at episode 9 and getting them from the web has proved rather tedious and wasteful (of time). [D.Buria] [254 722 630 560] [254 733 566 340] Sent from Nairobi, Kenya

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Kenya Ranked 8 in Worst Cities to Work in IT
by Joshua Gichuhi Kinuthia 30 Jan '10

30 Jan '10

Hi Skunkers, I honestly have no words... how can we be ranked alongside Iraq, Afghanistan and China?? http://www.cio.com/article/523463/Worst_Cities_to_Work_in_IT_International_… Regards, Joshua Kinuthia -- Self-reflection is the school of wisdom

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Locate a single text file out of 20000 files
by mambo mutua 30 Jan '10

30 Jan '10

Skunks, I managed to recover 20000 text files out of a formatted HDD. My challenge is the application I used to recover with renamed all files to a different name. Out of the 20000 recovered, I only need one. Fine, this is easy with a linux distro, but am in a remote area where I cant find one. I need to use the file tomorrow. Am currently on vista. Any help? A.M

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blazle.vbs virus and tmpData.exe virus
by wallace ngene 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

Has anyone encountered these viruses in windows? Blazle can be detected by kaspersky and removed and not with nod32 tmpdata.exe virus has the following symptoms; blocks network access, denies you all ICS Services -- WALLACE NGENE TARURU wallacengene(a)gmail.com

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.co.ke Domain Registration
by Kelvin 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

Hi Skunks. Could you help me out here...I need to register a .co.kedomain. I wonder if there is any better (and possibly cheaper) option to Webhost Kenya (www.webhostkenya.co.ke) Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Kelvin www.likechapaa.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We help make your website a success. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Google Analytics
by Rahim Kara 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

anyone using?

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[Event] AfricaDotNet Developer Forum Silver Springs Hotel Saturday 30 Jan 10:00
by Rad! 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

Right people, as promised there shall be a developer forum this saturday at the silver springs hotel (30th jan) from 10:00 Confirmed speakers are as follows: - Rahim Kara will flex his muscles (ha ha!) and talk about Adobe Flex / Air & Flash - Stephen Ebichondo will share some wisdom on SQL Server Execution Plans - Conrad Akunga (yours truly) will talk about the Innovation Hub and squeeze in some functional programming with F# Tentatively we shall have Wilfred Mworia talking about iPhone development, and hopefully Murigi will share some of his wisdom on the industry. The roster is still open so if you are interested in presenting send me a mail (conradakunga(a)gmail.com) No restrictions as long as it is technically or related to the business of the software industry. I'd be particularly interested in presentations on - Ruby - Silvelight - Python (Wayodi??) - Java (Glen??) - C & C++ (Wesley??) - J2ME

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Permission denied accessing WMI collection object
by Simon Mbuthia 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

Hi guys, Any VBS/WMI gurus out there? I'm trying to run a script that'll return a list of all COM objects beginning with the word "datac". So my script looks as below: Set objWMIService = GetObject("winmgmts:" _ & "{impersonationLevel=impersonate}!\\.\root\cimv2") Set ClassCollection = objWMIService.ExecQuery("SELECT * FROM Win32_ClassicCOMClassSetting where Description like 'Datac%'") For Each item In ClassCollection WScript.Echo item.Name WScript.Echo item.Description Next I'm getting an error message at the For.. Next loop. As in the section coloured blue runs well, but when I try to iterate through the items in the ClassCollection collection, that's where I get a message saying "Microsoft VBScript runtime error: Permission denied". I know it has to do with permissions, but what object/system user needs to be granted permission to what exactly? My user account that I use has admin priviledges and I run Windows XP SP3. Thanks in advance, Me. -- Be kind to your dentist - he has fillings too...

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<Advert> IBM SERVER Raid -MR10! SAS/SATA Controller
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

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Resolving attack site issue on firefox
by Martin Njuguna 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

Dear Skunks, Anybody encountered the error "Reported attack site " while using firefox, yet the same website shows up very well in IE? How can I resolve the problem? Thanks in advance Martin S. Njuguna Digital Vision Limited c:+254 751 440 543 c:+254 721 440 543 t:+254 20 21 33 865 e:martin@digitalvision.co.ke w: http://www.digitalvision.co.ke Skype: digitalv.ke

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How to advertise on Facebook
by vada dava 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

Anybody on this list who has ever advertised on facebook,give me some freq guidelines on how to go forward on this.Does it work and the returns(clicks to your site) and method of payment used.

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Zimuse
by Dennis Kioko 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

"Meanwhile Eset is warning<http://www.eset.eu/press-computer-worldwide-targetted-by-MBR-Worm> of a new worm called Zimuse, which overwrites the master boot record on infected systems. BitDefender has also issued a warning about Zimuse, but claims that it destroys hard drives using malicious code. What is unanimously agreed is it does not do so immediately upon infecting a system but, depending on the variant, 20 or 40 days later by rendering the system unbootable. It is usually possible, however, to repair the system by using a repair CD to restore the MBR, allowing a normal Windows installation to once more boot. Zimuse is being spread via infected USB sticks and via the web as a downloadable IQ test. Eset believes that the malware was originally targeted at members of a Slovakian bikers' club. Most initial reports on the spread of the worm came from Slovakia, but this has now been overtaken by the USA, followed by Slovenia, Thailand, Spain, Italy and the Czech Republic. Eset has provided a tool for removing the malware, but this is only useful before the MBR has been overwritten." http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Scareware-becomes-ransomware-aga… I can't wait for the drama when this hits here. I was even contemplating placing the file in my "movies" folder -- with Regards: Why you should not mind your own business, Find out at: http://gramware.blogspot.com

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iHUB sponserships : a question?
by aki 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

Will it be possible for individuals and the rest to sponser the initiative on an annual basis? What would be the costs of using iHUB logo with 3 different levels of sponsers eg bronze, silver, gold? So that sponser logos can be displayed inside iHUB facility and also the sponser can use eg iHUB " Bronze Sponser " on their websites etc while the sponser will have knowledge that the amounts went into training/facility access for upcoming talents. Maybe I'm asking too much, too early but better now than never. ( catchup on this thread late next week ) Rgds. -- "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford

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Yum install mod_rewrite
by Dennis Kioko 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

I have tried installing mod_rewrite on Fedora 12 several times, unsuccesfully, via yum. I even regenerated my cache via yum makecahe, but nothing :~ [root@desktop Download]# yum install mod_rewrite Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, presto, refresh-packagekit Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile * fedora: fedora.mirror.ac.za * rpmfusion-free: download1.rpmfusion.org * rpmfusion-free-updates: download1.rpmfusion.org * rpmfusion-nonfree: download1.rpmfusion.org * rpmfusion-nonfree-updates: download1.rpmfusion.org * russianfedora-fixes: ftp.us.unixeria.com * russianfedora-fixes-updates: ftp.us.unixeria.com * russianfedora-free: ftp.us.unixeria.com * russianfedora-free-updates: ftp.us.unixeria.com * russianfedora-nonfree: ftp.us.unixeria.com * russianfedora-nonfree-updates: ftp.us.unixeria.com * updates: ultra.linux.cz Setting up Install Process No package mod_rewrite available. Nothing to do Anything am missing? It worked 2 days ago, now it won't -- with Regards: Why you should not mind your own business, Find out at: http://gramware.blogspot.com

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The end of OpenSource as we know it?
by Al Kags 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

It occurs to me (after a spell of burying my head in some sand) that Oracle has bought Sun Microsystems (who in turn had bought MySQL). I have several issues in my head that are struggling to find words: 1) that Jonathan Schwatz, my favorite CEO blogger, is moving on (this is just that sentimental clinging - "don't go!") but more importantly 2) this buy-out may signify the end of Open Source as we know it. What is Kenya's position on the matter? I imagine that this has been discussed in the technology policy circles? Al Kags ----------------------- Author, Living Memories. “IF THERE IS SUCH A THING AS Kenya, these stories belong to us all, just as the pictures in Kenya Burning document the trauma of a nation during the post-election violence. The age of history written by white males is well and truly over.” - Star Columnist, Betty Caplan in the East African Weekly Newspaper. http://living.alkags.com

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Govt Investment & Local Involvement in ICT Parks
by Murigi Muraya 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

Day before yesterday, I talked with a US based Data Center (DC) engineer and realized even more why Government must take the lead on ICT Park Investment / Development. This particular engineer mentioned their DC is housed in a USD 60 Million (KShs 4.6B) Bullet Proof and Earthquake Resistant Premises. This is just the DC Premises not their DC Equipment. The engines of their Generators are the size of large (possibly 18 wheeler) trucks. These not so cheap Generators can run their DC for up to 2 weeks before needing to be re-fuelled again. They are charged like 1 million dollars for 1 hour of down time. If 1/3 of their State economy relies on this particular DC (as is the case) for electronic transaction integrity & resilience this is quite understandable. At PS Ndemo's recent (Jan 21, 2010) briefing (of KICTANET) about the Mailil ICT Park, Brian Longwe stated that a Mega DC uses more power than is available for all of Downtown Nairobi = the CBD. The same was mentioned by the US Based DC engineer even before I got the chance to ask him. Mailili will have a dam (and hopefully other energy sources) to generate enough power for such DC's to be located in it. 8 per cent of the park will be reserved for / should be utilized by software developers / for software development. Most of the space will probably be taken up by BPO / Call Centers. Anyways, there was much said including why the IFC is being used to get this ICT Park (feasibility study & other things) done. We locals had better learn how to privately finance & do these parks for ourselves ASAP. It is like how the first banks in Kenya were done and run by colonials (= foreigners who do consider us worth associating with as equals or capable of learning) until local bankers learned how to be more relevant within our socio-economic context. If only Foreign Private Investors finance & build ICT Parks, we (Kenyans) will NOT be included in the planning & design of these parks. Even if we are offered ownership (shares) in some ICT Parks as some Foreign Investors will do to (rightfully) exit with good Returns on their Investments, we will still require foreigners (likely to paid more than locals would be) to manage our ICT Parks for us if the GoK / MoIC does not involve us now. Foreigners should remain here to make sure their Data (Centers) are secure on Kenyan soil not to manage our ICT Parks. Is the GoK not strategically obliged to involve us locals in spreading the same all over Kenya as part of Vision 2030?

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KIXP in Coastal Region
by Shake Righa 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

Isnt it time that we had an IXP in Mombasa, with most ISP's having dropped capacity in the region and originating some of their blocks there? Regards, Shake

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Google's MapReduce patent: what does it mean for Hadoop?
by saidimu apale 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

A nuanced discussion of software patents, this time one filed by (and granted to) Google. http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2010/01/googles-mapreduce-patent-wh… Hadoop is the open-source implementation of the MapReduce algorithms. I have mixed feelings on this one: - on one hand, "map" and "reduce" are as old as "divide" and "conquer" strategies in computer science. No one should be able to patent this. - on the other hand, Google's 2004 paper on MapReduce was a seminal event that unleashed the map-reduce pattern on a scale not seen before and enabled many open-source implementations (Hadoop being the most prominent). Saidi

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Re: [Skunkworks] SAP/Systems Audit Professional
by Joshua Mwendwa 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 10:42 AM, Joshua Mwendwa <jtmwendwa(a)gmail.com>wrote: > *Pls give out a email that works!!!!!!!!!!* > > > On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 11:20 PM, Joshua Mwendwa <jtmwendwa(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Philip Musyoki <pmusyoki(a)gmail.com> >> Date: Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 7:13 PM >> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] SAP/Systems Audit Professional >> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> >> >> >> Why do people always have to take the glory out of the good old day? >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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OTRS
by James Kagwe 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

Morning all, For sometime I've tried to configure OTRS to work with Microsoft exchange (receive and send emails), and have failed. Whoever has done it before please advice. -- ï¿½ï¿½à¡±ï¿½

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ADVERT : Graphic Designers
by Jeroen Krabbé 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

Beste Skunks n Skunkettes, Am looking for young graphic designers who shall work on a part time basis. They need to be able to visualize clients needs in regards to websites. Knowledge of CSS is an added advantage Please send CV's and brief portfolios to my email Regards Jereon

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How unique, and trackable, is your browser?
by saidimu apale 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

The good folks at EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) have a cool research project on digital privacy: Is your browser configuration rare or unique? If so, web sites may be able > to track you, even if you limit or disable cookies. Panopticlick <http://panopticlick.eff.org/> tests your browser to see how > unique it is based on the information it will share with sites it visits. > Click below and you will be given a uniqueness score, letting you see how > easily identifiable you might be as you surf the web. Reminds me of a question asked in a presentation in a conference on computing and its tremendous impact on human life: - Can we recognize fundamental patterns of human behavior from raw *digital traces <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_traces>*? (Jon Kleinberg video at http://bit.ly/7dbuXm) Kleinberg describes an experiment they conducted using geo-tagged images from Flickr: they placed those images on a blank digital canvas, using latlong as co-ordinates on the canvas. A million or so images later, the images traced a map of the US (complete with canonical images for famous landmarks). All this without human intervention in placement, or annotation, of the maps. Very very very cool. I think the companies that will set themselves apart are the ones who harness the power of all these "human sensors" (passive crowdsourcing<http://www.mobilebehavior.com/2009/11/05/trend-stealth-crowdsourcing/> ). Why ask someone an explicit question if their body language, and related signals, says it all? Saidi

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Webcast: Media Piracy in Emerging Economies
by saidimu apale 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

The Berkman Center for Internet and Society (Harvard Univ.) has a webcast coming up next Tuesday. Given the discussions on this list surrounding piracy in Kenya, it will be interesting to see empirical data from similar developing countries. Highly recommended. Saidi PS There are other great videos on their site, Kenya's own Calestous (sp?) Juma also has a presentation there. *Tuesday, February 2, 12:30 pm * *Berkman Center, 23 Everett Street, second floor * *RSVP required for those attending in person (rsvp(a)cyber.law.harvard.edu) * *This event will be webcast live at 12:30 pm ET and archived on our site > shortly after. * * * Joe Karaganis will discuss findings from a forthcoming six-country study of > media piracy, including work on Russia, India, Brazil, Mexico, and South > Africa. The study provides a rare empirical look at the organization of > piracy and enforcement in developing countries, and explores the > transformation of both as the optical disk economy give way to digital > distribution.

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Business Opportunity!!!
by Lucas benz 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

We have been contracted by a firm in United Kingdom to get *spaces on website* of various businesses- *Not *ones dealing in *pornographic, illegal * business but Normal licensed businesses in various sectors: Farming,I.T, Banking, Agriculture, Printing…. You name it. We will get a script and will place on each website – one or two words . Not taking any space – with the link. Immediately the link is created, we will send notice to our Principals in UK who will pay *USD 10 dollars (Or Kshs 800/=) per link per annum* We only need a sign off from the website owners that they will not intentionally or accidentally remove the link once they get the pay. If you are interested to participate in the program. Please write for forms at mail address:-

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What do you do if the below were to happen.
by Job Muriuki 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

Is it possible for mpesa/zap/yucash agents to reverse transactions without your consent?

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KENIC KENYA ANYONE?
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

Anyone from Kenic on this forum? 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 +254 20 651755 / 552086 +254 20 2405225 / 2429743 +254 20 559841 +254 722-219938/733-610758 Mon-Fri (8-5pm) Print only when necessary

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hp dv6000 battery
by Peter Muchemi 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

My DV6000 is just a desktop that looks like a laptop. Tried several battery replacements and none seems to work. Anyone with a reliable battery that can last at least 2 hours when new? How Much? -- Regards http://www.software.co.ke ------------------------------------------------------------------

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Business Opportunity!!!-sample of script
by Lucas benz 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

For those worried about the security of their websites, below is an example of the script you will be required to insert: <a href="http://www.oursponsorwebsite.com<http://www.oursponsorwebsite.com/images/468an.gif>"><img src="http://www.oursponsorwebsite.com/images/468an.gif"></a> The website owner will be responsible for inserting the link.

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Business Opportunity!! - Simpler explanation
by Lucas benz 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

If you have a website and need to make some cash out of it, you will tell us the website we look at it and determine if it is favourable i.e no pornography or illegal businesses. Then we will identify where we would like you (website owner) to put our catch word(s) -one or two and link the word to our sponsors. You will be required to leave the links for a period of one year from the date you are paid. Just that and we will pay you Kshs. 800 per link per year. For those wondering what the catch is: there is none- just genuine web marketing strategy. We will not ask you for access to your website or anything all we need is you insert the link we send as is and you receive your payment within 72 hrs.

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Online Selling in Kenya - uzanunua.com
by julianne anyim 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

Hello Skunks, Maybe you have discussed this before, sorry if am taking you back but does anyone know about http://www.uzanunua.com/? Does it actually work? Best Regards, Julie. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969

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HP 550 Keyboard
by Charles Mwangi 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

Anyone knows where i can get a keyboard for a HP 550 laptop? There was an accidental coffee spillage and the next thing i know, severals keys "asdf, shift, enter etc are not working" If there is anyone in the list who repairs keyboards or knows someone who does, will be very grateful otherwise direct me where i can buy a new one. Thanks.

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Meeting Announcement, iHub Discussion, 2nd February 2010
by Phares Kariuki 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

There will be a Skunkworks Meetup on the 2nd of February 2010. This will be the first meeting this year, and it's an honor that we will be discussing iHub, Nairobi's new Tech Innovation Hub... http://whiteafrican.com/2010/01/25/ihub-nairobis-tech-innovation-hub-is-here The meeting will be coordinated by Erik Hersman, who is a co-founder at Ushahidi (www.ushahidi.com) who is also behind the concept of iHub. Meeting starts at 6pm, Teleposta Tower's, 4th Floor, Multimedia University... Profound gratitude to Multimedia University, who have hosted the Skunkworks meetings for the last year and have been more than gracious hosts over the period.

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Here's the *real* iPad (courtesy of MadTV)
by saidimu apale 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-ipad-is-such-a-bad-product-name-madtv-wa… The iPod-ad video-style is hilarious! Saidi

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8 to 8, couldnt resist taking a jab
by Mbugua Njihia 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

...do you use the iPad? ...yes i do...how often?....ummmmhh 8 to 8! #whataname#always

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Interesting can't facebook
by George Njoroge 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

Hi skunks I dont know if anyone has experienced this but all my browsers suddenly refused to connect to facebook. Note that all other comps in the office can connect, I have tried different ISP's same thing. Its baffling me, any ideas ? Regards -- Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new untried.

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L-Root serving Signed Data
by Michuki Mwangi 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

Mich:~ michuki$ dig @l.root-servers.net ke +dnssec ; <<>> DiG 9.4.3-P3 <<>> @l.root-servers.net ke +dnssec ; (1 server found) ;; global options: printcmd ;; Got answer: ;; ->>HEADER<<- opcode: QUERY, status: NOERROR, id: 28440 ;; flags: qr rd; QUERY: 1, ANSWER: 0, AUTHORITY: 5, ADDITIONAL: 6 ;; WARNING: recursion requested but not available ;; OPT PSEUDOSECTION: ; EDNS: version: 0, flags:; udp: 4096 ;; QUESTION SECTION: ;ke. IN A ;; AUTHORITY SECTION: ke. 172800 IN NS ns.anycast.kenic.or.ke. ke. 172800 IN NS ns1.coza.net.za. ke. 172800 IN NS mzizi.kenic.or.ke. ke. 86400 IN NSEC kg. NS RRSIG NSEC ke. 86400 IN RRSIG NSEC 8 1 86400 20100203080000 20100127070000 23763 . lbG0ydYHXbtUfZqyGqK6A7ABPgv5/2PF/fV3x8tH3sxQvsgcSbJdi812 tE018KMRFZ3Mgz4zI2300LeLOVbEbcQtO/H45X/IsvUdvd5lw4aTH9No P0MIM/I2E0TNRGb7IIhObmjqjIidOFV0Mw5HV3E4OXfiice/3p+oueD4 P4c= ;; ADDITIONAL SECTION: ns.anycast.kenic.or.ke. 172800 IN A 204.61.216.7 ns1.coza.net.za. 172800 IN A 66.135.62.20 mzizi.kenic.or.ke. 172800 IN A 196.1.4.130 mzizi.kenic.or.ke. 172800 IN A 198.32.67.9 ns.anycast.kenic.or.ke. 172800 IN AAAA 2001:500:14:6007:ad::1 ;; Query time: 317 msec ;; SERVER: 199.7.83.42#53(199.7.83.42) ;; WHEN: Thu Jan 28 12:56:39 2010 ;; MSG SIZE rcvd: 391 Mich:~ michuki$ So which ISP will be the first to provide DNS validation services ? Regards, Michuki.

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