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M-PESA Balance-Check costs money?
by Tuma Barua 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

hi, Is it that M-PESA charges KES 1.00 for every balance check? I just noted that my balance decreases by a bob every time I do a query. What if the balance is ZERO ? Regards, T. Barua.

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Avoid Nairobi
by Lawrence kago 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

Nairobi is Mambo mbaya at the moment,guys if u can avoid it. I have just been told that but am not there in person. I have no details.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Ubuntu VPN with remote XP Clients
by Odhiambo Washington 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 9:48 AM, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Hey, > > a quick one. We have set up an Ubunut 8.x VPN server that is succesfully > registering remote XP Clients. Unfortunately, these remote clients are > unable to access services beyond the Ubuntu server i.e. the LAN > services/servers. Cant ping beyond the Ubuntu server into the LAN. > > Any insight on what we are missing? > Does the VPN server route the subnet assigned to the VPN clients? Let's see what you have for `route print` on a connected client. -- 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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Double layered dvd{DVD+R DL }\Blu ray dvd
by vada dava 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

where can i get the above in town ,i need to write some ISO[7.8gb].

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Top Level EA Domain
by Dennis Kioko 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

now that East Africa is a common market, and for those who operate region-wise, shouldn't be a good Idea to have atop level East African Domain e.g. .*ea (.co.ea)? * **And still on the region , since East Africa is a duty free market, why are phone calls to UG and TZ not charged as local Inter-operator calls, but as international ones (ama the customs union was only on the ground?) * *-- with Regards: Why you should not mind your own business, Find out at: http://gramware.blogspot.com

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OFF TOPIC: master in computer science at Nairobi university
by Imelda Mueni 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

*Hi Everyone, *Sorry its really off topic , am from nairobi uni to find out if they advertised for masters in computer science ,,one of the admin is telling me not yet yet i understand they advertised in december any one with concrete details please let me know . or a phone number of some one i can ask thanks * I *

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks Digest, Vol 10, Issue 133
by Ouya Obunga 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

@Rad! > ASP.NET 2.0 and SQL Server 2008, all supported by the web host. Im not able to connect the database remotely. Apparently, my Sql server does not have a client network utility for setting up remote access to the web server. A friend tells me to use sql server 200. I want a connection first to the remote server then upload the run the sql script. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:42:19 +0300 > From: "Rad!" <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] MS Sql Server > Message-ID: > <911107611001172242v6c1318edk6968ee67bb7e0621(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > More information! > > > - What version of ASP.NET > - Does the host support the above? > - What version of SQL Server > - Does the host support the above? > - Can you connect to the database remotely? > - Have you been able tup upload the database data? > - What error messages are you getting? > > > On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 9:32 AM, Ouya Obunga <write2ogush(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > I have a ASP.Net web application with a sql server backend. I have > > successfully uploaded the .Net files. I have issues with taking sql > server > > to the web hosting server. I have tried to use client network utility and > > since im new to sql server, I would like some input. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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Orange EVDO and Mac OSX
by Michuki Mwangi 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

Hi, Has anyone managed to install the Orange EVDO on a Mac OSX leopard? Am considering having this mobile option but would appreciate to know if it works on mac's or do i have to spend the rest of the weekend trying to figure this out. Regards, Michuki.

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MS Sql Server
by Ouya Obunga 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

I have a ASP.Net web application with a sql server backend. I have successfully uploaded the .Net files. I have issues with taking sql server to the web hosting server. I have tried to use client network utility and since im new to sql server, I would like some input.

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Payroll software
by Andrew Ouko 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

Hi people, Who knows where one can get good Kenyan payroll software?

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The GDrive has landed...
by saidimu apale 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

... Earthlings rejoice. http://bit.ly/8QUKeO

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Online Stream for classic, kiss or easy fm?
by [ Brainiac ] 17 Jan '10

17 Jan '10

hello skunkers, Anyone with a working link for the online streaming pf the above stations? kindly share. -- Posted on 100% recycled electrons

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Re: [Skunkworks] Photshop Top Secret
by tonniemacharia＠gmail.com 16 Jan '10

16 Jan '10

me 2, send through tonniemacharia(a)yahoo.com --- Original Message --- From: "Martin Muraguri" <martinmur87(a)gmail.com> Sent: 2010/1/14 9:09:14.000 To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subj: Re: [Skunkworks] Photshop Top Secret me too pls martinmur87(a)gmail.com -- Best Regards Martin Maina C: +254726937792 , +254770147485 T: +254 0202465663 E: martinmur87(a)gmail.com W: http://martingeek.110mb.com

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Looking for Dell Inspiron E1505 Battery
by John Wesonga 16 Jan '10

16 Jan '10

Hi, I'm looking for a Dell Inspiron E1505 battery, I just checked on newegg.comand I can see about 3 batteries that are compliant with this line of laptops http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BEST… if there's anyone out there who can supply me with one just give me a shout. 6 cell Lithium or 9 cell Lithium whichever is available.. -- John Wesonga

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[Fwd: FW: AfNOG 2010 ANNOUNCEMENT (ENGLISH)]
by Michuki Mwangi 16 Jan '10

16 Jan '10

Dear All, Kindly take note that there's an extension of applications to 25th Jan, 2010. Interested participants are invited to apply before this deadline. Thanks and regards, Michuki. *From:* afnog-bounces(a)afnog.org [mailto:afnog-bounces@afnog.org] *On Behalf Of *Nancy Dotse *Sent:* Tuesday, November 10, 2009 1:48 PM *To:* afnog(a)afnog.org *Subject:* [afnog] AfNOG 2010 ANNOUNCEMENT (ENGLISH) Hello, AfNOG 2010 is hereby announced. Please send to various lists. Regards Nancy *AfNOG-11 and AfriNIC-12: Meetings 23 May-4 June, 2010* The African Network Operators' Group (AfNOG) and the African Network Information Centre (AfriNIC) are pleased to announce that the 11th AfNOG Meeting and the AfriNIC-12 Meeting would be held in Kigali, Rwanda during May & June 2010. *About the Entire Event* AfNOG and AfriNIC are jointly organizing a two-week event that includes the AfNOG Workshop on Network Technology (offering advanced training in a week-long hands-on workshop), several full-day Advanced Tutorials, a one-day AfNOG Meeting, and a two-day AfriNIC Meeting. In addition, several side meetings and workshops will be hosted in collaboration with other organizations. *Timetable* Unix Boot Camp 23 May 2010 (Sunday) AfNOG Workshop 24 - 28 May 2010 (Monday - Friday) AfriNIC IPv6 Workshop 29 - 30 May 2010 (Saturday - Sunday) AfREN Meeting / AAF 29 - 30 May 2010 (Saturday - Sunday) AfNOG Tutorials <http://www.afnog.org/afnog2010/tutorial/> 30 - 31 May 2010(Sunday - Monday) AfriNIC LIR Workshop 31 May 2010 (Monday) AfNOG-11 Meeting <http://www.afnog.org/afnog2010/conference/> 1 June 2010 (Tuesday) AfriNIC-12 Meeting <http://www.afrinic.net/meeting/> 2- 3 June 2010 (Wednesday - Thursday) Africa INET Day 4 June 2010 (Friday) *Venue & Hotel* Venue & hotel for the event will be announced shortly. *About AfNOG* AfNOG (See <http://www.afnog.org/>) is a forum for cooperation and the exchange of technical information between operators of Internet-connected networks in Africa. AfNOG has organized an event like this one every year since 2000. *About AfriNIC* AfriNIC (See <http://www.afrinic.net/>) is a Regional Internet Registry (RIR), responsible for Internet Number resources Management in the Africa region. AfriNIC organizes two Public Policy meetings every year (see < http://www.afrinic.net/meeting/>). *AfNOG Workshop on Network Technology* The AfNOG Workshop on Network Technology aims to offer advanced training to people who are in the process of developing and enhancing an Internet-connected network with regional and international connectivity. The target audience includes senior and mid-level technical staff of commercial Internet service providers (ISPs), academic networks, government networks, or NGO networks. This workshop builds on the experience of previous AfNOG workshops held annually from 2000 to 2009 in ten different African countries, and also the Internet Society's INET workshops, held annually from 1993 to 2000 at eight locations around the world. The workshop's instructors are an international team with many years of experience operating large networks and teaching about network operations. The workshop is divided into four parallel tracks: * SA-E - Unix System Administration (in English), focused on using a Unix-like operating system as a platform for delivery of Internet services. * SS-E - Scalable Internet Services (in English), focused on the design and operation of email, web, and other Internet services, in ways that can scale to handle large numbers of end users. * SI-E - Scalable Network Infrastructure (in English), focused on the design and operation of networks using routers and switches, in ways that can scale to handle large numbers of interconnected sites. * SI-F - Infrastructure Reseaux IP (en francais), similar to track SI-E, but given in French. *Workshop application information is available here*: http://www.afnog.org/afnog2010/workshop/online_application_en.html http://www.afnog.org/afnog2010/workshop/online_application_fr.html *AfREN Meeting* The Africa Research and Education Networking community will be holding a two-day meeting on 29 - 30 May 2010. The meeting will discuss issues of interest to the NREN community such as coordination on activites in the region, advocacy, bandwidth consortia, regional RENs etc. Additional information about AfREN 2010 will be provided shortly. *AfNOG Tutorials* AfNOG will offer 1 to 2 full-day(s) tutorials on advanced topics. Tutorials take place in a classroom-style environment, and may include a hands-on practical component. Tutorials are non-commercial in nature, and most are technically oriented. They are intended to offer advanced training on technology already deployed or soon to be deployed on networking and related services provisioning for ISP operations. Additional information about AfNOG 2010 Tutorials will be availabe here: <http://www.afnog.org/afnog2010/tutorial/ <http://afnog.org/afnog2010/tutorial/>> *11th AfNOG Meeting* The 11th AfNOG meeting will be held in Kigali, Rwanda on 01 June 2010. AfNOG conferences provide a forum for the coordination and dissemination of technical information related to backbone/enterprise networking technologies and operational practices. The meetings are informal, with an emphasis on relevance to current and future African backbone engineering practices. The AfNOG 2009 conference in Cairo, Egypt drew over 150 participants, mainly consisting of network engineering staff from national service providers, and members of the research and education community. Additional information and the Conference schedule will be available here: <http://www.afnog.org/afnog2010/conference/> *AfriNIC-12 Meeting* The AfriNIC-12 meeting will be held in Kigali, Rwanda for two days from 02-03 June, 2010. AfriNIC Meetings are open to everyone and provide an excellent opportunity to take part in Internet policy discussions. These policies, which describe how Internet Number Resources should be managed and distributed, are developed by the community. The meeting will include tutorials, presentations, update on the various working groups and the AfriNIC Public Policy Meeting. The two day meeting will be preceeded by a two-day IPv6 training. The meeting will focus on the IPv6 protocol and its deployment, especially in Africa and the issue of the exhaustion of the IPv4 pool of address space. There will be an opportunity to discuss the challenges which our region will be facing with IPv4 address space exhaustion. Further information will be available at <http://www.afrinic.net/meeting/>. *ISOC - INET Africa Conference* The Internet Society will be organizing an INET Africa Conference on 4th June 2010 in conjunction with the AfriNIC 12 and AfNOG 11 meetings in Kigali, Rwanda. The conference will discuss the situation of Internet Interconnection in Africa, the challenges as well as the solutions, including Internet Exchange Points. The meeting agenda will be available shortly. *Visa Requirements* Citizens of certain countries require a visa to enter Rwanda. Please check with the Rwandan _______________________________________________ afnog mailing list http://afnog.org/mailman/listinfo/afnog

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Saving the planet through sheer laziness...
by saidimu apale 16 Jan '10

16 Jan '10

... Last Year's Model: http://lastyearsmodel.org/ Saidi

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Your Solar eclipse photos
by ndungu stephen 16 Jan '10

16 Jan '10

The eclipse rarely occurs - however, this one {annular} cast a smaller shadow than a total solar eclipse which would have been wa-aay cooler. Find attached some photos. <please post any that you may have for documentation and picture archiving purposes>

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Open Street Map community responds to Haiti crisis
by saidimu apale 16 Jan '10

16 Jan '10

http://blog.okfn.org/2010/01/15/open-street-map-community-responds-to-haiti… There are some kind people in this world. Very cool. Saidi

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LG LCD Display for Laptop Prices and Vendors (EOM)
by Isaak Mogetutu 16 Jan '10

16 Jan '10

-- Charles de Gaulle<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/c/charles_de_gaulle.html> - "The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs."

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Sony HDV-HVR Z7 Camera
by James Flint 15 Jan '10

15 Jan '10

I have in my possession, this gem of a camera. Anyone interested interested in renting or buying, just inbox me. Renting: 12k a day (negotiable) Buying: 500k Thanks

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Why are .ac.ke domain names still expensive?
by Daudi Were 15 Jan '10

15 Jan '10

OK so we all saw the announcement that KENIC made informing us that the cost for .ac.ke, .sc.ke and go.ke were being dropped from KSH 2000 to KSH 500 (excluding VAT) http://www.kenic.or.ke/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1&limit=5&limi… Very good! Until I try to register a .ac.ke domain and my registrar is charging the same price as a .co.ke (KSH 3400) stating and I quote: "Considering the process that you need to undergo to enable you register the domains in question, we decided to charge them at the same rate as for the other KE domains." So what process is this that makes it not cost effective to offer .ac.ke and .sc.ke domains at cheaper rates than .co.ke - registrars please fill us in! -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com <e%3Adaudi.were(a)gmail.com> skype: d.were

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Re: [Skunkworks] Avoid Nairobi
by tonniemacharia＠gmail.com 15 Jan '10

15 Jan '10

@ def --- Original Message --- From: "aki" <aki275(a)googlemail.com> Sent: 2010/1/15 14:07:21.000 To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subj: Re: [Skunkworks] Avoid Nairobi @Peter, I'm not a trained gsu guy etc but I know reasoning would prevail. But that reasoning would not fall under brute force, lighting fires, mob mentality nor anything else. A question for you : Recently in traffic my car's side view mirrors were stolen right before my eyes while I was in the car. Though I was very angry at the youth, If I had a gun, should I have used it? On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 4:58 PM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > @Aki, if some fella made off with your priceless phone and wallet (where > you have hidden your Mpesa PIN) and sought refuge in a place of worship, > would u want the cops to sit outside and wait for him to come out? :-) > >

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Data Recovery From Crashed Hard Disks
by Odhiambo Washington 15 Jan '10

15 Jan '10

I have two disks which were subjected to sufficient shock that rendered them inoperable. One belongs to a PC while the other is for a MacBook. Please recommend an efficient and cheap recovery person/organization. I need data recovered, and no, I am not willing to do it myself. -- 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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Mobile phone can now "drink coke" and make calls. No battery
by Maina Samson 15 Jan '10

15 Jan '10

Skunks. If you think all innovation has already been done, think twice. Climax is not yet here. Sample this. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100114/tod-fizzy-phone-mobile-runs-on-coca-col… Regards, Samson Major

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Re: [Skunkworks] Online Payment System - Using Zap, M-Pesa and others online
by Letian Kevin 15 Jan '10

15 Jan '10

have u guys seen or heard about www.pesapal.com?

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