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Wireless Router Security
by rocky mbithi 22 May '09

22 May '09

Hi Skunkers and Skunkresses, Is there any wireless router/switch/access point that can automatically generate Random passkeys for Wi-Fi access with the option of expiring after a specified time frame e.g a password for 1hour, a password for a day, a password for 1 week e.t.c. Thanks. Regards, Rocky Skype id: rockymbithi

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Cybersecurity: Pentagon Seeks High School Hackers
by Gakuru Alex 22 May '09

22 May '09

<http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/21/cybersecurity-students-hackers-technology-…>

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Re: [Skunkworks] myDBA gurus
by Oj G 22 May '09

22 May '09

this report of clients who used a service but had zero charge INVOICE has 132000 distinct recs vw_use has 170000 distinct recs vw charge has 140000 distinct recs the views are projections for /country ALL THE UNDERLYING KEY FIELDS ARE INDEXED ON KEYS THE MYSQL QUERY, INSERT INTO REPORT() SELECT custnum,region,status,invoice,inv_date,price,discount FROM INVOICE i WHERE EXISTS(select * from vw_use u where i.custnum=u.custnum) AND NOT EXISTS (select * from vw_charge c where i.invoice=c.invoice) Bernard, Nicholas thanx so far... The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole. --- On Fri, 5/22/09, bernard kioko <bernsoft(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: bernard kioko <bernsoft(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] myDBA gurus To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Friday, May 22, 2009, 1:05 AM Also,,,,consider pasting the query here for people to assist you even better...... sometimes its easier to pick the problem when you are seeing it visually. Regards On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 11:04 AM, Nicholas Loki <lokimwenga(a)yahoo.com> wrote: IMO I think the performance of the subquery found in the WHERE EXISTS and WHERE NOT EXISTS clauses could be affecting the performance of your view. See if you can tune this query either by adding indexes to the key fields of your query or using conditions that allow you to fetch smaller datasets if possible. Also consider doing the same for your outer query. "Excellent people exceed expectations". From: Oj G <ojiwaj(a)yahoo.com> To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 9:15:22 AM Subject: [Skunkworks] myDBA gurus mySQL 5 is performing poorly when it comes to WHERE EXISTS AND NOT EXIST in views... any myDBA with ideas how to optimize this...? ======================================== The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole. _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks 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 -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks 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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Ministry of Water connection error
by Peter Muchemi 22 May '09

22 May '09

www.water.go.ke gives a "Database Error: Unable to connect to the database:Could not connect to MySQL" error! -- Regards "What makes it remarkable is how well the software works. This software never crashes. It never needs to be re-booted. This software is bug-free. It is perfect, as perfect as human beings have achieved"

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Mobile Phone Software/Application Programming Training - MIT/Nokia Joint Entrepreuneurship program
by Agatha Gikunda 22 May '09

22 May '09

Hi eMobilis Mobile Technology Academy www.emobilis.org is now offering the MIT/Nokia Joint Entrepreuneurship program which is a program created by Nathan Eagle, an MIT professor in conjunction with Nokia. The program basically trains students on how to create mobile based applications, for commercial purposes (eg inventory management software systems for dispersed stores, running on J2ME platform, create games to sell on Apple Store or Nokia Ovi Store online, RSS over mobile etc). Its a brilliant program. Regards Nancy (0716-608-066)

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fiber stats
by James Mutuku 22 May '09

22 May '09

Hello, Does anyone know in details the extend of fiber layout by the different providers...kdn, accesskenya, jamii, etc etc etc etc Thanks

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Mobile and internet usage(penetration) stats in kenya
by James Mutuku 22 May '09

22 May '09

Hellos, I need to get stats for mobile and internet usage/penetration in kenya. Where can I find such data? James www.agile.co.ke mutuku.wordpress.com ....Changing Direction in Life is not Tragic. Losing Passion in life is

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Crystal Watley has invited you to use Google Talk
by Crystal Watley 22 May '09

22 May '09

------------------------------------------------------------------------ Crystal Watley has invited you to sign up for Google Talk so you can talk to each other for free over your computers. To sign-up, go to: http://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount?service=talk&sendvemail=true&skip… Google Talk is a downloadable Windows* application that offers: - Free calls over your computer anytime, from anywhere, and for as long as you want - A simple and intuitive user interface for sending instant messages or making calls--no clutter, pop-ups or ads - Superior voice quality through just a microphone and computer speaker - Fast file transfers with no restrictions on file type After signing-up, download Google Talk and sign in with your new Google Account username and password. You can then begin inviting anyone you want to talk to for free. Google Talk works with any computer speaker and microphone, such as the ones built-in to many PC laptops today, as well as with wired and wireless headsets and USB phones. Google Talk also works across all firewalls. Google Talk is still in beta. Just like with Gmail, we're working hard to add features and make improvements, so we might also ask for your comments and suggestions periodically. We appreciate your help in making it even better! Thanks, The Google Talk Team To learn more about Google Talk before signing up, visit: http://www.google.com/talk/about.html (If clicking the URLs in this message does not work, copy and paste them into the address bar of your browser). * Not a Windows user? No problem. You can also connect to the Google Talk service from any platform using third-party clients (http://www.google.com/talk/otherclients.html)

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Number portability
by Job Njogu 22 May '09

22 May '09

The was talk about introduction of number portability afresh. What happened to it? -- Regards, Job Njogu Muriuki, Phone: +254736333075, +254202360107 Address: 42665 00100 Nrb

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Fwd: Personal invitation from Rita Gitobu
by Odhiambo ワシントン 22 May '09

22 May '09

FYI - This looks like a clever way to steal identify/contacts, like the ones some guys may have fallen for. I am pretty sure the mentioned sender, much as I know here, did not originate this! It looks so fake, and I wonder who is UNYK.com anyway. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rita Gitobu <rgitobu(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, May 19, 2009 at 3:36 PM Subject: Personal invitation from Rita Gitobu To: odhiambo(a)gmail.com If you are not able to click these links, click the following: « Show content » and try again. E-mail sent 5/19/2009 8:32:51 AM, by Rita Gitobu: Personal invitation from Rita Gitobu <http://www.unyk.com/ml/245/1/?i=7201a5ec89534c3abd04fb3b50947857&s=14350802> Hello, Finally, a smart and simple way to manage your contacts! With UNYK, I put all my contacts together in *one address book* that is *automatically updated*. One of my contacts changes his or her information at UNYK.com: My address book is updated. I change information at UNYK.com: My contacts’ address books are updated. Simple, but life-changing! Can I add you as one of my contacts? To accept, click here!<http://www.unyk.com/ml/245/1/?i=7201a5ec89534c3abd04fb3b50947857&s=14350802> You too can create your own smart address book. Rita Gitobu UNYK : BQB 326 UNYK, the first smart address book that updates itself! Click here<http://www.unyk.com/ml/245/74/unsubscribe.asp?mid=9E95A5A9797C839F&email=od…>if you no longer wish to receive invitations from Rita Gitobu to try UNYK! Click here<http://www.unyk.com/ml/245/2/unsubscribe.asp?i=7201a5ec89534c3abd04fb3b5094…>if you no longer wish to receive invitations to try UNYK from your contacts! -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." -- Mark Twain

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi
by John Walubengo 22 May '09

22 May '09

Agreed...but weren't they the same ones who had planned to come in 2008? This time if they fail to show up - "tutangoa reli" ;-) walu. --- On Fri, 5/22/09, Paul W Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> wrote: > From: Paul W Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Friday, May 22, 2009, 9:49 AM > This is absolutely fantastic news. > > Paul Kukubo > CEO Kenya ICT Board > Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone provided by Celtel > Kenya > > -----Original Message----- > From: amugambi(a)jambo.co.ke > > Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 08:37:53 > To: <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue > is Nairobi > > > > Hello all, > > The ICANN Board of Directors has approved Nairobi as the > site of the 7-12 > March 2010 ICANN Meeting. > > > Thank you very much for the support and we look forward. > > Anthony K Mugambi > KENIC Chairman > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > --------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pkukubo%40ict.go.ke > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com >

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Re: [Skunkworks] Podcasting Skunkwork Meetings (and anything else)
by Josiah Mugambi 22 May '09

22 May '09

Also just noted that the prices at the outlet I checked are comparable to what's abroad: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10333941 On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:15 PM, David Kariuki <david.kariuki(a)kdn.co.ke>wrote: > This looks ok…. I think we should pursue it. If contributions are needed, > I wouldn’t mind chipping in. > > > > David > > > > *From:* skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto: > skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke] *On Behalf Of *Josiah Mugambi > *Sent:* Friday, May 22, 2009 11:07 AM > *To:* skunkworks > *Subject:* [Skunkworks] Podcasting Skunkwork Meetings (and anything else) > > > > I was walking around downtown looking at music/sound equipment for other > purposes and came across a podcasting kit that's going for 11k (USB > interface) or 15k (Firewire interface). Perhaps this could be useful...? > > The actual systems are: > > > > http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/Packaged_Systems/Recording_Packages/ > > > -- > Josiah Mugambi > +254 738 504418 > > http://blog.josiahmugambi.com > > SK Classifeds... Visit stockskenya.co.ke for more info. > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Skunkworks 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 > > -- Josiah Mugambi +254 738 504418 http://blog.josiahmugambi.com SK Classifeds... Visit stockskenya.co.ke for more info.

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myDBA gurus
by Oj G 22 May '09

22 May '09

mySQL 5 is performing poorly when it comes to WHERE EXISTS AND NOT EXIST in views... any myDBA with ideas how to optimize this...? ======================================== The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole.

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Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave
by Mick Wilson 22 May '09

22 May '09

I will be out of the office starting 20/05/2009 and will not return until 26/05/2009. I am on family leave and will rarely be checking this mail. If you need an intelligent reply before I get back then please contact caroline.mureithi(a)unep.org

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RedHat Certification in Kenya
by Arthur Simiyu 22 May '09

22 May '09

Hi guys, Does anyone know any place in Kenya where one can sit for any of the RedHat Certification? Simiyu

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Flurry - jnjogu@gmail.com has invited you to join!
by jnjogu＠gmail.com 22 May '09

22 May '09

I want to let you know about a cool service called Flurry, which lets me get my email and news on my mobile phone. You should check it out because I think you'd like it. Flurry is free and signing up is quick and easy. Just go to: http://flurrymail.com/?u=14437570 Thanks! jnjogu(a)gmail.com p.s. Flurry won't spam you, so if you're not interested, just ignore this message. _____________________________ Sent from my phone using Flurrymail - Get free mobile email and news at: http://www.flurrymail.com

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domain registration
by aki 21 May '09

21 May '09

looking for a domain registrar, not hosting for now? need a domain twtv.co.ke registered. pls contact me offlist. Best

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Best Modem.
by Allan Kapten 21 May '09

21 May '09

Hey guys. I'd like to get your opinions on which of the three providers' usb modems offers the best service? Based on pricing, speed, reliability etc. Thanks.

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Re: [Skunkworks] 2000 Kenyan Software Developers
by David Kago 21 May '09

21 May '09

Java is second nature.. i go with needs, there are instances c# does a better job ________________________________ From: Murigi Muraya [mailto:mmskunkworks@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 3:58 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] 2000 Kenyan Software Developers Do you prefer c# to Java for Windows based apps? Have always thought of you as a Java (veteran) geek. On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 1:07 PM, David Kago <kago(a)ultimate-security.net> wrote: Been doing c# stuff for like 4yrs now.. IPC, Network programming, Async I/O, Services.. Si angenicall :-) -----Original Message----- From: Allan Kapten [mailto:allankapten09@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:26 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] 2000 Kenyan Software Developers And thank God for Skunkworks, On 5/20/09, Murigi Muraya <mmskunkworks(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Sometime ago someone said according to their research, there are 2000 > software developers in Kenya. He also said 10% of them really know > what they are doing. Would not have taken him seriously if he did not > say that those who know what they are doing are also world class > developers - from the Linux kernel and Java stuff he has seen some of them do. > > Over the past 2 years, it has dawned on me he also meant that only 10% > of our software developers collaborate or connect (whether online or > in person) to help each other out. This coming from a fellow who comes > from the side of the world that has produced the software developers / > architects who birthed Linux, Delphi and C# should be taken very seriously. > > What he has unable to find himself was a hard core (c#) Windows programmer. > C# sw devs are going to be very very hot locally in the near future! > _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks 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 Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks 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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Very very very bad marketing tactics!!
by Paul Roy 21 May '09

21 May '09

Hello all, I highly respect everyone in this forum and their opinions, however in the past few months I have been silently reading articles being circulated in this forum and am left wondering if some of us would adopt better ways of marketing their products and services in this forum. Allow me to point out some of the most annoying marketing gimmicks; I have noticed, people bashing other respected companies complaining of this service and that not working but secretly fronting their solutions. I have read the thread on KDN services and it holds no water. Likewise I have noted the same with the Telcos. Whereas we all deserve better if not best service from our vendors, I believe there are proper channels to present our grieviences to the concerned parties without involving everybody and mud slinging tactics. Some of the issues are trival and could be resolved in a phone call. If you want to sell or present your solution or if you are looking for a job and would like to market your skills, I would urge you to present such in a dignified manner. Mud slinging and name calling wouldn't take you far. Kind regards, -- "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." .

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XOOPit.com
by melvin obiri 21 May '09

21 May '09

I was looking for a tool that can be integrated to a CRM that can pull data from facebook ; I came across XOOPit.com, If you are using your facebook email on skunkworks too. It will pull your profile picture on skunkworks conversation. Its a firefox add-on

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Water and Sanitation Monitoring Platform
by Phares Kariuki 21 May '09

21 May '09

Hi, Kindly find attached a Water Sanitation & Monitoring Platform EOI from the World Bank. Kindly contact me offlist if interested in applying for the same. Thanks. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Mpesa and online payments
by Okechukwu 21 May '09

21 May '09

How ideal is mpesa for online payments if I can pay a good or service by mpesa and immediately call Safcon and inform them that I made a transaction to the wrong number and request them to reverse transaction - and they actually do it as long as the other party hasn't picked the money yet? ./Ok3ch

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Re: [Skunkworks] 2000 Kenyan Software Developers
by David Kago 21 May '09

21 May '09

Been doing c# stuff for like 4yrs now.. IPC, Network programming, Async I/O, Services.. Si angenicall :-) -----Original Message----- From: Allan Kapten [mailto:allankapten09@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:26 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] 2000 Kenyan Software Developers And thank God for Skunkworks, On 5/20/09, Murigi Muraya <mmskunkworks(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Sometime ago someone said according to their research, there are 2000 > software developers in Kenya. He also said 10% of them really know > what they are doing. Would not have taken him seriously if he did not > say that those who know what they are doing are also world class > developers - from the Linux kernel and Java stuff he has seen some of them do. > > Over the past 2 years, it has dawned on me he also meant that only 10% > of our software developers collaborate or connect (whether online or > in person) to help each other out. This coming from a fellow who comes > from the side of the world that has produced the software developers / > architects who birthed Linux, Delphi and C# should be taken very seriously. > > What he has unable to find himself was a hard core (c#) Windows programmer. > C# sw devs are going to be very very hot locally in the near future! > _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks 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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What is this
by solomon kariri 21 May '09

21 May '09

Go here and tell me what you like about this http://home.comcast.net/~wolfand/ -- Solomon Kariri, Cell: +254736 729 450 Skype: solomonkariri

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