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BlackBerry Bold Tops Radiation Ranking
by MotoBaridi 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

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

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Test
by David Njuki 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

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

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

26 Feb '10

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

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

26 Feb '10

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

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

26 Feb '10

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

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Zap dealership/agent
by Mark Mwangi 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

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

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

26 Feb '10

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

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

25 Feb '10

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

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

25 Feb '10

FYI ---------- Begin Forwarded message ---------- From: Shem Ochuodho <shemochuodho(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 6:01 PM Subject: [kictanet] Tender for Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Servers, Peripherals and Accessories To: odhiambo(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Might interest some people. Apologies to those whom it may not concern. For any clarification or further communication, contact the e-addresses in the advert. Rgrds, Shem Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) Senior Advisor Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS), Juba Kenya Community Abroad (KCA) 2007 Excellence Award Winner AfricaOnline 2005 Industry Pioneer Award Recipient Father of Internet in Kenya (CSK 2000) Cell: +249-955-021-040/+256-477-232025/+254-734-137371 Skype: shem.ochuodho _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet ---------- End Forwarded message ---------- -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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ISP noc jobs
by jgitau＠gmail.com 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

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

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

25 Feb '10

Hello folks, Any ideas where I can get the following: 1. Electronic WhiteBoard 2. Presentation Screen - one that can possibly allow wi-fi connection? I must be imagining, but I need a very large screen, wall-mountable for use during presentations. It would be nice if I could eliminate the need of a projector, such that I only need the laptop and this screen. I'd appreciate if someone can provide contacts of the suppliers, or if you are one such supplier, then my phone numbers are listed below my sig. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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[Event] Developer Get Together, Saturday 27 February, Silver Springs Hotel 10:00
by Rad! 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

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

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

25 Feb '10

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

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CCDA wanted
by Michael Waimiri 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

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

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

24 Feb '10

Hello guys, This one is for you before you go for the frothy stuff:-) What is the cheapest way to build a High Availability System using Windows? Anyone done it? Cheaply? I know how to do this kind of stuff using Heartbeat, DRBD, CARP, Freevrrpd but not on Windows. I have two servers - DC and FS and I need a low budget failover. I can add two high-end workstations and some cheap NAS if necessary, but how to do it? :) -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] ICT TV Station
by Odhiambo Washington 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 1:30 PM, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > Hi, > > So far no response from Skinkworks are they interested or can we open up > the opportunity to anyone else who is willing to do the same, such as the > universities and ICT colleges. > > Synergy, the developers of the live.mystocks.co.ke web site, are retiring > some of their old servers as they upgrade their infrastructure are offering > us one of the servers at a discounted rate. > > Please find below the specifications, please confirm if this will be > sufficient for setting up the system. > > HP DL 380 G3 PROLIANT > 2 (DUAL) Processor(s): XEON 3.006GHz/512KB L2 CACHE > 4096 MB PC2100 ECC RAM(4x1024MB) > RAID Controller: Smart Array 5i+ Controller (64MB) > Hello Robert, >From what I can see, this thread has not reached skunkworks at all since it's inception because they were not marked in the first place. I have been snooping on the list and did spare some time to look at what it entails to setup an IPTV. Based on the following howto<http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/29/iptv_network_setup/> I am inclined to think that more equipment will still be needed for the project. There are folks in skunkworks who are upto this task and I believe one, Aki is one such geek:) I am CCing this to them. PS: Skunkworks - The thread http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/2010-February/008575.html requires your input. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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XML conversion
by albert kamau 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

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

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

24 Feb '10

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

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

24 Feb '10

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

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LAPTOPS
by James Muendo 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

Am looking for this, anyone,get in touch offlist *Laptop Specifications (30 Required)* *Performance* *Processor* Intelï¿½ Core^(TM)2 Duo Processor T6670 *Operating System* Genuine Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) *Graphics Engine* Intelï¿½ Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD *Graphics Memory* 128MB-1294MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory *Memory and Storage* *Memory* 3GB DDR2 800MHz memory *Hard Drive* 250GB HDD (5400rpm) *Optical Drive* DVD-SuperMulti drive (+/-R double layer) *Audio and Video* *Display Size* 13.3" widescreen *Display Type* WXGA MultiTouch LCD Display *Display Resolution* 1280x800 *Audio* Standard stereo speakers, S/P DIF output port (shared with headphone port), Microphone jack (mono), Built-in microphone, Headphone jack (stereo) *Communication* *Webcam* Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel *Wireless LAN* 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN Bluetooth *LAN* 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN *Power* *AC Adapter* 65W (19V 3.42A) Auto-sensing, 100-240V / 50-60Hz input *Battery* Li-Ion (4800mAh, 6-Cell) *Battery Life* Up to 4 hours *Expansion* *PC Express Slot* 1-ExpressCard Slot *Media* Memory Card Reader *USB Ports* 2-USB (2.0), 1-eSATA/USB (2.0) combo port with Sleep and Charge *HDMI* HDMI-CEC output port *Software, Support and Security* *Security and Protection* Security Cable Lock Slot, HDD Recovery or any other security features *Warranty* 1-Yr Parts and Labor, 1-Year Battery -- James Muendo Leerick Office& Tech Supplies P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick

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ISP Recommendations
by Rad! 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

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

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

23 Feb '10

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

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BIKE AND MORE BIKES
by michael wambua 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

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

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

23 Feb '10

Hi Techies, I have been trying in vain to install Oracle Bi discoverer in a windows Vista OS but I get such a message, checking operating system version: must be 5.0, 5.1 or 5.2 actual 6.0 failed>>>> Anybody who has successful installed the same in Vista or do i have to downgrade to XP, Regards -- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. Calvin Omari Systems Developer/Designer http://www.facebook.com/barongo

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Re: [Skunkworks] ISP Recommendations
by James Karanja 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Access kenya: In terms of customer service, access kenya are the best. My link was down and within 2 minutes of calling support they called me back and held onto the line till they sorted me. The link is stable but once in a while it behaves erratically. KDN: speeds good, customer service not that good. Zuku i hear they have a waiting list, so good luck with them. Regards JAMES KARANJA On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 3:46 PM, <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Mpesa and Safaricom's satisfaction in Revenue (Net Net) > 2. Re: ISP Recommendations (Sammy Njoroge) > 3. Re: Mpesa and Safaricom's satisfaction in Revenue (Imelda Mueni) > 4. Re: ISP Recommendations (Rad!) > 5. Re: ISP Recommendations (Joram Mwinamo) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:40:11 +0300 > From: Net Net <bgp.peers(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Mpesa and Safaricom's satisfaction in > Revenue > Message-ID: > <33b19cdf1002230140r3698111ga4d8d69e0fcf7c62(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Interesting, > > @ndungu,for me,I spotted the place as potential(no mpesa within > 8-10kms),developed the place,painted the premise(5m by 10m)started paying > rent,got a permit from the county council in the region,applied for safcom > to come and check the place.This is in Western Province.But my friend,to > date they have never appeared there,infact I feel it is like I gave them a > business secret! > > Actually after posting this issue on skunkworks I got a response from a > couple of guyz in safcom,s mpesa department who asked me to call them so as > we may talk.I called one of them(a manager) and we scheduled a meeting and > we met.He took my details,asked me to send him pictures of the premise and > the application to open an outlet,which I did within a day or 2.After that > he never picks my calls 3 weeks down the line. > > With this I wonder how Kenyans are going to live.I normally say that > working > in a firm is an opportunity given to you at that time(Someone said this:you > never know what tomorrow carries,you might wake up and be told it never > rained the previous night,or zap is working harder, so your department has > to be closed)so for me give your best.Whenever you have an opportunity to > be > honoured like safcom,you need to respond also. > > I am closely watching the space to see who will be given a Go ahead by > safcom to start running there. > @Barrack I am also hoping to see a new Kenya.But it starts with us Kenyans. > > > Rgds > > Net Net > > On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 2:55 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com > >wrote: > > > Dennis, > > > > Sounds defeatist , lest not give up i always picture my self in a new > > Kenya where the rule of law will prevalence and corruption will be a > > thing of the past, its too soon to give up, transformation will begin > > with renewal of our minds what you entertain you cannot eradicate > > > > Blessings > > > > On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Dennis Kioko > > <dmbuvi+skunkworks(a)gmail.com <dmbuvi%2Bskunkworks(a)gmail.com> < > dmbuvi%2Bskunkworks(a)gmail.com <dmbuvi%252Bskunkworks(a)gmail.com>>> wrote: > > > And you only thought its PSs and big Cats who are corrupt. Kenyans are > so > > > corrupt that we will soon be stuck in a circular deadlock where you > cant > > do > > > anything since you require to bribe a whole lot of people. Meanwhile, > we > > > still apprecaite our firends who are able to make money in not so > > straight > > > ways as heroes, till then, Get Rich or die Trying > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Skunkworks mailing list > > > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > > ------------ > > > Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > > > > > > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > > > ------------ > > > Skunkworks Rules > > > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > > ------------ > > > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > > Other lists > > > ------------- > > > Announce: > > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > > > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > > > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Barrack O. Otieno > > Administrative Manager > > Afriregister Ltd (Ke) > > P.o.Box 21682 > > Nairobi 00100 > > Tel: > > +254721325277 > > +254733206359 > > +254202498789 > > Riara Road, Bamboo Lane > > www.afriregister.com > > www.afriregister.co.ke > > ICANN accredited registrar. > > Skype: barrack.otieno > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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