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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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