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Bill Gates patents Hybrid(mechanical/electrical) engine
by Putin Laskinov 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

Bill Gates has now turned to motor engineering? Check out http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/chris-dannen/techwatch/bill-gates-patents-e… :)

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SAMBA SWAT CONFIGURATION on FC10
by sendai＠hushmail.com 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

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Virus Infection
by liwindi joshua 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

I think my Laptop is infected, I shut it down yesterday normally but today on booting two strange user accounts "Database" and"dxing" are created and they are password protected, My usual password also does not go through and that was the administrators account which was the only account with administrative rights. When I boot my comp from a KNOPIX live CD i can see my documents but this two accounts are not having anything in the users documents and settings making me a little suspicious that its a virus attack. I installed another operating system (windows) in a different hoping that I will get access to my saved documents but its giving me an access denied message. Is there any way I can reset this password to access my docs Any help please

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Can Google help because this spam is killing my mail account?
by aki 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

Anyone share this experience? I've been on a short trip away and upon getting back, I checked my email account. Its swamped by mails from a mailing list at bidiiafrika(a)googlegroups.com. I have nothing against any groups trying to do their thing and I appreciate the work done by other groups etc but I'm not interested in receiving email about migingo, pregnancy tests and racist remarks etc. I also appreciate that these people thought I was someone who would contribute but unfortunately I cannot. The strange part is that I never subscribed to this group and so I assume it was done WITHOUT MY CONSENT. I'm assuming that Google do have a policy against spamming, I'm not going to unsubscribe to the mailing list because I never subscribed to it in the first place. Before I escalate this further, what would you suggest. Rgds.

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OT help
by Michuki Mwangi 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

Hi everyone, Can anyone with information reply to me on the BB for this post. http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=19 Will be highly appreciated. Regards, Mich.

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CISSP EXAMS IN KENYA
by bob＠kenic.or.ke 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

Guys! Any update on this event so far? Regards Bob "Open source for open minds" -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A Social Blogging Platform for Kenya
by David Mugo 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

Hi guys, I need views, suggestions, and opinion on http://kenyanblogger.com which is a blogging platform based on wordpress, intended to give users free blogs and also allow social networking among serious bloggers. We plan on doing a bloggers award ceremony to be hosted from this site. David.

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Missed the car-tracking/car jacking report on KTN
by ndungu stephen 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

This may seem off-topic *but* i understand that some car tracking companies are involved in the whole process of helping car thieves safely cross the border?? I missed this on KTN jana after 9 oclock news. The rest of the series today and tommorow.

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X1 Battery
by Jangita 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

Friends, Anyone know where I can get a battery for my Sony Ericsson Xperia X1? Regards, J

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Re: [Skunkworks] Dual Boot.
by wesley kiriinya 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

I believe your problem could be that Ubuntu cannot install drivers for something in your system thus the I/O error. - Were u installing on an empty partition i.e. a partition that has not been formated to Windows file system? Anyway during the Ubuntu installation you should be asked whether you would like to frormat the system and you should say yes. - Do you still have Vista in the system? - Can u run Vista? O_O --- On Wed, 4/15/09, Allan Kapten <allankapten09(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Allan Kapten <allankapten09(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Dual Boot. To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 10:53 PM I partitioned using Disk Management Tool. On 4/15/09, Mr. Lawi <mail2lawi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > First thing, many Toshibas dont come with recovery cd's. U might have to get > one separately - at an additional cost, according to the site. > > So before you go further, boot to Vista and backup the drivers. Might come > in handy > > Secondly, how did u partition your machine? > > On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 6:13 PM, Allan Kapten > <allankapten09(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Am doin it old fashion way(boot from cd).Wat happens is this. The >> installation starts fine, I select the language then select the >> Install option an the progress bar starts. On reaching full,messages >> appear on the screen saying sth about an I/O error. There multiple >> messages go on then the screen goes blank and then this 'X' comes up >> and thats where am left. >> As for the Recovery Disc creator,there isnt any. What's there is the >> Toshiba DVD Creator. >> >> On 4/15/09, henry kamabi <hkamabi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > Hi >> > for the recovery Cd u have to create it uaself..Under the programs there >> is >> > the recovery manager..click it and choose the appropriate portion.. >> > have u been able to partition ua disk on vista to get single partition >> > to >> > load ubuntu? >> > >> > regards, >> > henry >> > >> > On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 12:15 PM, kenoti maembe >> > <kenotimaembe(a)gmail.com>wrote: >> > >> >> Think the dual boot I used was from apcmag >> >> Here is the link. >> >> >> >> >> http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first.htm >> >> >> >> 2009/4/15 wesley kiriinya <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com>: >> >> > Does the Vista start OK? >> >> > >> >> > I know that Ubuntu 8.0.4 can be installed in an empty partition in >> >> Windows. >> >> > Is that how you installed or did you install the old fashion way i.e. >> >> > booting from the installation CD and running the installation? >> >> > >> >> > Also, are you sure the installation completed successfully? >> >> > >> >> > O_O >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > --- On Wed, 4/15/09, Allan Kapten <allankapten09(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> > >> >> > From: Allan Kapten <allankapten09(a)gmail.com> >> >> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Dual Boot. >> >> > To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> >> > Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 11:16 AM >> >> > >> >> > Hey. Am trying to dual boot vista-pre installed- with ubuntu 8.10 on >> >> > a >> >> > Toshiba Satellite L305D >> >> > AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 2.00ghz. >> >> > 32 bit os. The installation starts fine but it shows a series of I/O >> >> > errors the it ends with a small 'X' in the centre of the screen. Wats >> >> > up? Another thing, I didnt get a recovery cd with purchase and the >> >> > thing doesnt have recovery disc creator. Can I get it from somewhere? >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> >> > 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 >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> >> > 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 >> >> > >> >> > >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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 >> >> >> > >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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Good $afcom net connection
by wesley kiriinya 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

I've used the Nokia N81 to surf the net through a laptop from South C and I must say the exprience has been great. This is mostly in the evening. For an hour of Skype chat (not voice or video) and opening around 10 web pages the charge was KSH. 14. Any other experiences from other parts of Nairobi and Kenya in general? What are the experiences with Zain, Orange? I'm mostly interested in Langata, South B and Parklands. Note: I'm using the Nokia N81 phone and not the $afcom modem. 8~)

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Re: [Skunkworks] OpenMoko
by David Kago 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

Aww! So cooool, but no edge/3G...downside :-( -----Original Message----- From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Lmwangi Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 6:21 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: [Skunkworks] OpenMoko Hi all, OpenMoko has slashed 100USD off the current price. It's now 299USD. Pretty cool for the specs http://openmoko.com/ http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=15 Get one if you can :) _______________________________________________ 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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Fwd: [ke-internetusers] Global Award - Building a sustainable future
by Gakuru Alex 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/3/26 Subject: [ke-internetusers] Global Award - Building a sustainable future To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> Dear all, You are much encouraged to consider the below. Regards, Alex ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ravi palepu <ravi.palepu(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 6:43 PM Subject: Globe Award To: gakuru(a)gmail.com International Global Award for Sustainability: Recognizing Innovations in Organizations, Projects, Cities =============================================================================== In an attempt to identify and solicit applications for the International Globe Award (considered a cousin award for the Nobel but focusing on Sustainable Futures/Development), we ask you all to consider deserving programs, projects or organizations that may be suitable candidates. Attached a small pdf doc describing the award. It doesn't have to be ICT related but I'm hoping it is. So far, they have found that there have been very few applicants from this continent let alone Kenya - which is where most of the interesting work is taking place. Feel free to apply directly or if anyone wants help reviewing or preparing their application, they can email me at ravi.palepu(a)gmail.com. Asante,, Ravi _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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Java RMI / Network Programming
by Duggan Kim 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

I am writing a java based peer to peer application that requires remote files (pdf, text, .doc etc) in the server to be opened(run) in the client, the same way you would open a shared file in a different machine from your machine. How do I create a URL to the remote file considering that the file is not necessary contained in a shared folder, or how do you open the file via a remote File object reference? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you, Duggan Kimani.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Dual Boot.
by wesley kiriinya 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Does the Vista start OK? I know that Ubuntu 8.0.4 can be installed in an empty partition in Windows. Is that how you installed or did you install the old fashion way i.e. booting from the installation CD and running the installation? Also, are you sure the installation completed successfully? O_O --- On Wed, 4/15/09, Allan Kapten <allankapten09(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Allan Kapten <allankapten09(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Dual Boot. To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 11:16 AM Hey. Am trying to dual boot vista-pre installed- with ubuntu 8.10 on a Toshiba Satellite L305D AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 2.00ghz. 32 bit os. The installation starts fine but it shows a series of I/O errors the it ends with a small 'X' in the centre of the screen. Wats up? Another thing, I didnt get a recovery cd with purchase and the thing doesnt have recovery disc creator. Can I get it from somewhere? _______________________________________________ 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

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Ericsson Graduate Program
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Skunks & Skunkettes, A friend of mine who works for Ericsson tells me that there are graduate trainee opportunities there, this is a two-year program meant for undergraduates and graduates in their FINAL year. If you are interested and would like to attend the career fair where the recruitment will take place goto http://www.joinericsson.com and register there. Only those who register will be invited to attend. Wish all those who apply all the best. Cheers Kiania -- [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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Disclaimer in Linux Mail system
by Thuo Wilson 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hi Guys, For some while now (whether the issue of time or not g0_0glong well), i have been looking for an addon or way of inserting a diclaimer on every mail exiting through my mail system. There is anyone there done so before ( Platform Fedora or Centos) Baraka tele! -- Best Regards, Thuo Wilson.

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Disclaimer in Linux Mail system
by Thuo Wilson 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hi Guys, For some while now (whether the issue of time or not g0_0glong well), i have been looking for an addon or way of inserting a diclaimer on every mail exiting through my mail system. There is anyone there done so before ( Platform Fedora or Centos) Baraka tele! -- Best Regards, Thuo Wilson.

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Monitor to a tv
by James Mutuku 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hello Just out of curiosity, I have seen guys using a computer monitor as a TV.Without a cpu. How do the do this? James

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for the geodevelopers- wherecamp2009
by jude mwenda 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

This is interesting. for those in love with Geo and anything geo related, this will be of help. http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2403002/?ps=5 there should be live tweets for those who will not make it .. www.twitter.com/wherecamp -- Regards Jude Mwenda "Was ist mein Leben, wenn ich nicht mehr nützlich für andere." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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OpenMoko
by Lmwangi 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hi all, OpenMoko has slashed 100USD off the current price. It's now 299USD. Pretty cool for the specs http://openmoko.com/ http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=15 Get one if you can :)

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Re: [Skunkworks] Of Modern Looking Kenyan Applications
by Jacob Ayienda 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

I believe the interface is borrowed from MS OFFICE 2007 ribbon style.

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Exciting opportunity for interns - Rugby and Technology
by Daudi Were 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Good morning all, I have an exciting opportunity for tech based interns who would like to be part of a big international tournament. From Tuesday April 21 to May 3 Kenya is hosting the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Nairobi. ( http://www.irb.com/jwrt/) This is the first international IRB tournament to be held in Africa apart from the Rugby World Cup in South Africa in 1995. In short, it is a big deal! Yes, even more high profile (internationally atleast) than the Safari Sevens. The JWRT is an under 21 tournament featuring 7 countries + Kenya making up a total of 8 countries. There are four match days over the next 3 weeks, the tournament office is active from Friday throughout to May 3. The winner of this tournament is promoted to the under 21 world cup, so it is very competitive. We have openings for four tech interns on the volunteers. These interns will be responsible for basic computer support: for example, helping staff log on to the wireless internet network. helping with printing problems, scanning documents. general troubleshooting (eg/ my Outlook is not working etc). While that may sound boring there is also a lot of cool tech stuff going on that you would be able to participate in (or at least observe) first hand. For example, the games will be broadcast live on KBC and Supersport, the images from the cameras will be carried using fibre from the match venues to KBC (much in the same way parliament is broadcast live without an OBU van). The games will also be streamed live – or as live on the internet so you would be able to take part in that set up etc etc. The venue is: RFUEA grounds, Ngong Road (home of Kenya Harlequins – where Safari Sevens is played – next to Impala club) You should be available during office hours between Monday the 20th of April and Monday the 4th of May. You do not have to be available every single day as we will work out a rota but atleast 3 days a week. You MUST be available on the four match days which are Tuesday 21st April, Saturday 25th April, Wednesday April 29th, Sunday May 3rd Unfortunately you will not receive any payment – but food will be provided for each day you work. Any one interested or if you know anyone interested please get in touch with me on daudi.were(a)gmail.com as soon as possible highlighting any relevant experience/qualifications. Thanks -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com <e%3Adaudi.were(a)gmail.com> skype: d.were

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Re: [Skunkworks] Dual Boot.
by Allan Kapten 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hey. Am trying to dual boot vista-pre installed- with ubuntu 8.10 on a Toshiba Satellite L305D AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 2.00ghz. 32 bit os. The installation starts fine but it shows a series of I/O errors the it ends with a small 'X' in the centre of the screen. Wats up? Another thing, I didnt get a recovery cd with purchase and the thing doesnt have recovery disc creator. Can I get it from somewhere?

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Re: [Skunkworks] Dual Boot.
by Allan Kapten 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hey. Am trying to dual boot vista-pre installed- with ubuntu 8.10 on a Toshiba Satellite L305D AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 2.00ghz. 32 bit os. The installation starts fine but it shows a series of I/O errors the it ends with a small 'X' in the centre of the screen. Wats up?

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Zain / Celtel? Shida nyingi kweli....
by MotoBaridi 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

For all the rattling Zain seems to get every now and then, we'd expect something for the better. Sadly that doesn't seem to be happening. Jana I dialed 222 hoping to speak to a customer care rep. "*Sorry, Celtel Customer Care is not available at the moment. Please try again later*" Seriously, will Zain / Celtel ever change for the better? Seems to me they have not only reached rock bottom, they have actually started to dig......... ------------------------------ <MotoBaridi, incoherently mumbling to self since 1981> ------------------------------ T: +254 722 296 184 , +254 732 296 654

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Looking for a used Laptop
by Samuel Waithaka 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hi! A friend of mine is looking for a used laptop not necessarily very fast; 1 - 1.5 GHz will probably do. Will appreciate any info - and for how much. Thanks. -- Samuel Waithaka http://www.brighterdayweb.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/waithaka http://www.brighterdayweb.com/seo-articles.xml http://www.brighterdayweb.com/news.xml

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Ubuntu 8.10
by Mark Mwangi 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hi skunks, Ave just installed Ubuntu 8.10 on my system but am kind of dissapointed at its support for different media formats. . . Thought ad be able to play most if not all of the movies and music types that I have. . .had to download them. . . .anyone have an alternative linux based OS that I can try out. . . . Am trying to go opensource . .lakini needing to download all the codecs is a hustle. . . any help? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com sent Using Windows 7 Beta

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Supply of PABX System
by Robert Kuria 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Good people I want to upgrade our PABX system and I need the best in the market considering the following; 1. What type of PABX ( the brand and model) they have, how many extensions it services, what maintenance it needs and how long they have had it 2. What are the pros and cons of it 3. What they paid for it in rough terms, and what they may be paying for it in maintenance terms monthly. 4. Whether they have considered a wireless PABX – (one that connects t extensions without wires but by wireless connection) 5. Whether it is upgradeable 6. Whether there is a way it can serve more than one office in different locations in Nairobi e.g. CBA westlands and CBA town. 7. How they find their service provider who cleans/maintains it if they have one. Anybody with an idea/deals/supply’s the PABX system contacts me. -- Regards, Robert.

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Acer Aspire with dodgy keyboard
by Daudi Were 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hi people, I got my hands on a brand new Acer Aspire One ZG5 but it seems to have a dodgy keyboard/track pad not all the keys seem to work. For example pressing “B” or “N” has no effect pressing “M” types \m. similarly pressing “J” has no effect but pressing “L” types “lj” in that order. Another example pressing “8” has no effect but pressing “0” types 8. Writing this I notice a pattern if I start from 8 and type downwards and diagonally towards the right crtl button, pressing: 8 – types nothing I – types iy K – types kn < - types ,b the trackpad is also moody – pressing the right button does nothing at all and the left button alternates between behaving like the left and then like the right. So first of all – could this be a software problem? The laptop came with windows xp home pre-installed and I received it brand new – box unopen – battery not slotted in – had to set windows up. Keyboard is set to US. Secondly – if the Keyboard is Gaza are there any official Acer dealers in Kenya who would respect international warranty and repair or replace the machine free of charge? ( I have the original receipts). The machine was bought in Sydney, Australia last Friday. Any suggestions would be appreciated – I don't really want to go into installing a new OS as if I have to return it I want it to be in as original state as possible. Thanks D -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com skype: d.were

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Internet connection issues
by Simon Mbuthia 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hi guys, I recently upgraded my PC by changing the motherboard, and other parts, and since then, I have been having issues with my connection. I have spoken with someone from my ISP and she said the problem could be on my side. Whenever I dial up, it's an iBurst connection, I get connected, but the link only stays up for a short time then becomes so slow. If I disconnect and reconnect, it fails to resolve DNS entries, so I reboot and the connection is back again, only for the link to become slow again after a few minutes. So I've been wondering whether it could be my NIC... coz apparently, I'm the only one on iBurst having that issue, according to the person I spoke with from the ISP. Anyone know what my problem could be? Thanks, Me.

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It's Track IT not Car Track
by Peter Osotsi 14 Apr '09

14 Apr '09

I see Skunks here confusing two car tracking companies. Its Track IT not Car Track, those are two different companies. Apparently, we lack innovation in Kenya. Think of Safaricom and your neighboring shop renames to Safaricane or Safaricon. Mlevi hawezi kuona tofauti. No wonder Kenyans are being conned left, centre and right and they won't complain to moribund authorities. Kenfish.

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Toshiba Tecra
by Musya mike 14 Apr '09

14 Apr '09

Any one with Toshiba Tecra A8 recovery cd?Lost my CD and XP doesn't install at all...never goes past the 'Select partition(to format/delete/create' screen even with a cd having SATA drivers(added with nlite). Ubuntu installs fine but need a xp partition or Vista.Please help...

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AfricanSignals.com: Tracking mobile phone and internet costs in Kenya
by Erik Hersman 14 Apr '09

14 Apr '09

I just pushed out a new wiki to track costs and services by the mobile phone operators and ISPs in each country in Africa. This has been a big pain for most of us over the years, just keeping up with what is out there, its real cost, and the real speeds and usability of the service. If you have 5 minutes, jump over to http://www.africansignals.com/ kenya (or whatever your country you feel like) and add to it. Let's see if we can make this a real resource for everyone. My blog post on it, with a special thanks to Josiah Mugambi, Jon Gosier, John Etherton and Brian Muita for helping to get some info in there: http://whiteafrican.com/2009/04/14/tracking-mobile-and-internet-services-ac… Cheers! Erik Hersman www.AfriGadget.com www.WhiteAfrican.com

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] Fwd: IGF 2008 Highlights - Reminder
by John Walubengo 14 Apr '09

14 Apr '09

Thanx Mwende on the highlights of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting at Hyderabad, India 2008. Quite an overload I must say - buffer overflow in technical terms ;-) Hope u will be there tmrw morning @Jacaranda to verbalize all these in simpler terms and within 10-15mins... Regards. walu. --- On Tue, 4/14/09, mwende njiraini <mwende.njiraini(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: mwende njiraini <mwende.njiraini(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [kictanet] Fwd: IGF 2008 Highlights - Reminder > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 3:31 PM > Dear all > Below are Highlights of the IGF held in Hyderabad sent to > the mailing list > last year. > regards > Mwende > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: mwende njiraini <mwende.njiraini(a)gmail.com> > Date: Dec 10, 2008 11:49 AM > Subject: Re: IGF 2008 Highlights - Day 2 > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > > > *Day 2: 4th December 2008* > > * * > > *Theme: Promoting Cybersecurity and Trust * > > * * > > *0930-1100 Panel discussions: Dimensions of Cybersecurity > and Cybercrime* > > The internet was not originally designed with security > features however with > increased use of the internet security considerations > arise. > > > > It is important to recognize regional, local and cultural > issues that may > affect cyber security and develop a relationship of trust > in order to > develop a framework that determines - what happens in a > crisis, how to > engage in law enforcement. This is important as security > issues need to be > addressed before there is a crisis and should be done at > all levels. > > > > *Computer Emergency Response Team* > > * * > > The use of the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) at a > regional and > national level based on the framework developed by the > Carnegie Mellon > University (www.cert.org) as follows: > > > > 1. *Organisational * > > At an organisational level there should be a person > responsible for security > – the response to security threats need to be formalized > – that is > organizational incident response should be formalized. > > > > 1. *National* > > Formation of national CERT is necessary but not sufficient. > Channels for > relaying of information, mitigating threats need to be > organised and tested > on a regular basis. The national CERT should work with > regional CERT as > well as have links with law enforcement organisations. > > There is need for development of a strategy as well as > testing of the > system. Any incidents should be reviewed. > > > > The goals of CERT should include: > > - early detection, > - short response time, > - reduction of impact, > - recognition of liability issues, > - analysis techniques – which are forensically safe, > need to be developed > in advance not when time is of the essence > - Alignment of with partners > > > > ITU-D study group 1 Q 22/1 is studying issues on: *Securing > information and > communication networks: best practices for developing a > culture of > Cybersecurity* > > > > The security should be implemented without damaging the > nature of the > internet, and protecting vulnerable groups > > > > *Introduction of cybercrime and terrorism* > > Traditional crime has moved online for example harassment > and money > laundering however there are new forms of crime in the > virtual world > including: > > - phishing, virus/malware, etc > > - Critical infrastructure threats – banking, > transport, banking, > energy, government and national security > > - Terrorist use of the internet to publish > ideologies, raise funds, > recruit new members > > > > The challenges in combating cybercrime and terrorism: > > - The crime scene and who is in charge with > dealing with the > threat. > > - Relevance of geographic distance > > - Investigative cost and the need to carry out > real time > investigations > > - Legal framework > > - Procedural legal problems > > - Complex search and seizure laws > > - Responsibility and data > > - It complex due to numerous operators involved > > > > *Questions and discussions* > > - Global issue – which needs coordinated effort > and cooperation - > in order to avoid the development of cyber havens. > > > > - Action, feedback and reaction necessary in order > to update > prevention mechanisms with regard to recent incidents > > > > - A relationship of trust important between the > CERT and ISPs –ISPs > need to provide data – this should a bottom up process > > > > - Organisations work in an eco-system –sharing > of information – > collecting statistics before, during and after an incident > > > > - Access (usage and querying) to the data base at > the CERT should > be controlled – because of privacy issues > > > > - A mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and > formal structures > should be created through a formal bottom-up process. > > > > - Network based crime raise issues associated with > creating an > appropriate balance between the needs of those > investigating and prosecuting > and rights and interests. > > > > - Need for coordination is a challenge to > governments because of > the lack of expertise – therefore have to rely on > academia and private > sector > > > > - The CERT should be an independent group of > experts that should be > fully empowered > > > > - Appropriate safeguards to protect the > functioning of the > organisation necessary as they give confidence and ensure > business > continuity during investigation > > > > - New institutional models based on hybrid > frameworks – for example > Sri-Lanka CERT was set up in June 2006 and involves > government as well as > skilled incident handlers (http://www.slcert.gov.lk/) > > > > - Need for increased cooperation as cyber crime is > multi-jurisdiction issue – harmonization of enforcement > processes and > legislation approach such as that of the council of Europe. > > > > * * > > *Indian CERT* > > - The internet is used for numerous activities > leading to an > increase cyber attacks consequently there is a need for > training on best > practices and implementation. > > - India's legislation includes computer > related offences and is > currently being amended to be in line with the European > cyber convention. > > - National CERT operates in partnership with Asia > and pacific CERTs > > - The Indian CERT is a government lead industry > initiative – that > aims at creating awareness and compliance to best practices > > - Training of law enforcement officers on analysis > of computer > related crime a challenge and undertaken through PPP. > > - A secure national cyberspace – requires > collaboration, research > in technologies through a bottom-up process. > > - Areas of conflicting interest need to be > addressed as cybercrime > is a global phenomenal – these areas include conflict > with individual > rights, unnecessary censorship and society issues > > - Establishment of global alliances essential to > ensure stability > of internet > > - Sharing to data about cyber attacks is a > challenge > > - Establishment of a CERT takes time – needs to > include > participation of private sector partners > > > > The ITU has identified five pillars with regard to internet > security which > include: > > > > 1. Legal issues > 2. Technical procedural issues, Organisational > structures including > CERTs > 3. Capacity building > 4. International cooperation > > > > There is need for proactive approach to provide an early > warning system for > example that used in the event of natural disasters as well > as need for > organisation and cooperation between all stakeholders. > > > > With regard to initiating internet security measures – > start with an issue > where there is a common understanding for example child > protection which was > the basis of the launch of the child line protection. > > > > *Capacity building* > > *Issues* > > - Lack of capacity in of ISPs > > - Inter-south cooperation required as challenges > and infrastructure > similar > > - Retention of skilled human resources a challenge > > - Use of network operator groups for capacity > building > > - Need to utilize the existing educational > framework by integration > of cybersecurity into curriculum – this creates > sustainability in capacity > building > > - Training should be relevant to the environment > – appropriate use > of technology, cost, concentrate on getting the maximum > benefit – innovation > in order to derive the maximum value will be based on > training received > > - Need for collaboration platform – so as to > continue sharing > information > > - Need to focus on reality on the ground > > > > *Kind of training* > > - technical training > > - policy issues – IPv4/6 > > > > *Technical challenges* > > - operators need to be profitable – environment > liberalized – > however still certain monopolized areas – international > connectivity – > imbalanced competition – therefore profitability issue- > cant invest in new > technologies – limited investment in training > > > > *My comment*: Urgent need create of culture of > cybersecurity (end-users, at > organisation level and nationally) and establishment of > national, regional > CERTs. > > > > *14:30 - 16:00 Workshop 76 Neutrality Debate Important for > You? (Network > Neutrality Debate: The Implications for Development) * > > * * > > *Technical issues* > > All networks need to be managed > > > > High broadband connectivity principles > > ( > http://www.tiaonline.org/gov_affairs/issues/internet_services_applications/… > ) > > > > - transparency > > - ability to attach any device > > - right to access any legal content > > - right to download any legal content > > > > *Economic issues* > > Net neutrality has significant micro and macro > implications. Broadband > investment influenced by the broad economic environment > because of the > massive investment required > > - Regulation is viewed more beneficial in view of > the current > economic crisis > > - More users create value to the platform > > - Optimal pricing structure – a possibility - > may not want to > charge content providers to contribute to access > > - Mandatory net neutrality/unbundling expected to > depress > investment in broadband plus may have a significant > negative effect on > investment NGN. > > - Centre for European Policy Studies – research > titled: "I own the > pipes, you call the tune: The net neutrality debate and its > (ir) relevance > for Europe" available at > http://shop.ceps.eu/BookDetail.php?item_id=1755 – > argues that the internet is not neutral – pro-neutrality > rules/changes being > proposed should be evaluated > > - The analogy of the roads and vehicles was used > to describe net > neutrality – the roads represent the pipes while the cars > represent the > packets/traffic – which are not regulated and may be of > any shape or > size. However > there is regulation with regard to speed. > > - issue of convergence – important for users > > - internet to drive innovation and economic growth > > - activism issues are important to understand the > issues > > - slowing down the traffic and packets on internet > has a > consequence of slowing down the development internet > > > > *Issues from a user perspective* > > - no consensus on the issues exists > > - Users do not necessarily want free/unlimited > control – however > what they want is: what they access should not be > controlled > > - They do not want to be forced to buy their store > brands or > services of preferred service providers of the broadband > connectivity > provider. > > - There is no value in packaging/bundling of > services – rather it > is designed to sell services at a high price > > - Users question whether a free market would help > as suppliers are > out to make money – there is an economic motivation to > invest – which means > there is no one to look out for consumers > > - Need for establish anti trust/anti monopoly > regulations > > - ISPs must be made to know that users are not > willing to give up > their rights thus should develop internet usage plans that > are favourable to > the users - suppliers must listen to consumers > > - Users have the power to demand what we want if > only they demanded > it > > - The investment on the internet should be allowed > in all areas – > core and edges without fragmenting it - networks should be > built using open > interfaces - end to end principle protection is significant > > - Users want the internet to encourage innovation > > - Use of restaurant analogy where the chairs, > tables and food are > outsourced > > - Users should have the ability to have access to > the content they > want as long as it is connected to open interfaces > > - Users have concern on the future of the > internet; content > equality and its ability to deliver content in different > ways thus > encouraging local innovation > > > > *My comment:* significance of net neutrality with reference > to developing > countries was not addressed – taking into consideration > that the motivation > for investment in broadband connectivity is socio-economic > development thus > deployment of both local and international for example > submarine cable is > being done by governments rather than the private sector. > > > On 12/8/08, mwende njiraini > <mwende.njiraini(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > *5th December 2008* > > *930-1100 Panel Discussion Transition from IPv4 to > IPv6* > > Based on several studies it is projected that IPv4 > addresses will be > > globally exhausted by 2011 however address space will > still be available at > > a local level. Seamless take up of IPv6 is expected > with the exhaustion of > > IPv4 and there is on going discussion – to define > policy to facilitate > > smooth transition for operators and ensure that new > comers have minimum IPv6 > > address space allocation to start up business. > > > > The following issues were discussed from different > perspectives: > > > > *Issues from operators' perspective*: > > - Deployment of IPv6 enabled equipment in the core > networks should be done > > increment – however uptake is low because there is > no extra revenue > > generated with the implementation of IPv6 i.e. the > lack of commercial > > drivers. However this is expected to change with the > as customer numbers > > grow. > > > > - Need for upgrade – therefore operators from > developed countries stand at > > an advantage as they have the resources and are nearly > exhausted their local > > allocations. > > > > - Getting operational experience is a challenge – > there is need to invest > > in operational tools to run IPv6 in terms of software > configuration > > utilities management and trouble shooting > > > > - Participation in standardization – where users > have equipment that > > supports only IPv4 – how do they access services > that are available only on > > IPv6-based networks? The IETF is working on the > transition mechanisms > > however the co-existence of both protocols is expected > for a long time > > > > - Operators are pushing for IPv6 support in customer > premise equipment > > (CPE) as well as software that supports the new > protocol version. However it > > is expected that legacy applications will be available > in the foreseeable > > future > > > > *Issues from a vendor perspective* > > - Transition has been going on for some time in the > vendor world. The > > transition has been a long process for vendors and > operators – in terms of > > getting the technology and standards ready > > > > - As IP is the core of the internet – transition to > ipv6 – is significant > > particularly with the increase of IPv6 enabled devices > connected to the > > internet specifically mobile phones > > > > - need to understand technology and therefore need for > operational and > > implementation experience > > > > - managing customer demand/expectations for IPv6 > enabled services and > > devices > > > > - cost of staff training > > > > - there are mistakes that will be made – therefore > need for mutual support > > in the implementation of v6 > > > > *Social and economic perspectives*- > > - Transition should be cooperative endeavour with > social and economic and > > policy considerations > > > > - Gradual implementation and interoperability between > IPv4 and v6 expected > > so as to preserve the investment already made > > > > - There is a general understanding that IPv6 will > compliment and supplement > > the existing IPv4 as well as provide improved routing, > multicasting, > > efficient infrastructure. The following questions > however arise: > > > > o The advantages that IPv6 offer are good reasons to > invest in the new IP > > version. > > o Would transition be transparent and would backward > compatibility required > > > > - Users want the stability of the internet to be > maintained and hope that > > IPv6 will offer opportunities for addition to > personality features on the > > internet – this is what makes the business case > > > > - In the India case there are a large number of > service providers – and > > there is only a 1/8 usage – therefore demand is low > – the need to enhance > > cultural diversity however provides opportunities to > create demand through > > local content development including E-government > programme and Info-tainment > > > > - It is important to break the myth that IPv6 is a new > internet - It is not > > a new internet rather continuation of the internet > > > > - The main benefit is the address space addition- > which may allow for > > efficiency > > > > - There is no need to establish a deadline or regulate > the implementation > > of IPv6 – as it will be market driven. Additionally > users should have rights > > to use IPv4 and IETF is working on coexistence > > > > *Policy perspective* > > - With the impending exhaustion of IPv4 – further > implementation will be > > problematic – as not all players will support > transition therefore it is > > important to examine measures – for continued use of > IPv4 and possible > > migration of users to private IPv4 address space > > > > - creation of action plan to be implemented by 2010 > – for example offering > > of incentives such as tax exemption and capacity > building > > > > - examination of existing programmes and mechanisms > > > > - establishment of taskforce of IPv4 exhaustion > > > > - the messages of ISPs is that they must carry IPv6 > > > > - IPv4 scarcity and demand for more security are the 2 > major challenges > > driving the uptake of IPv6 > > > > - Institution of market transfer or reclamation > mechanisms of IPv4 > > resources not required by local internet registries to > the regional internet > > registries when transition to IPv6 is implemented. > However this would be a > > challenge as RIRs have no contractual authority this > may create a grey > > market. This challenge may be overcome through a loose > membership > > association that allows others to use others resources > > > > - Institution of secure routing objects including PKI > to authenticate users > > raises governance/control issues – RIRs have > centralized control which may > > make it efficient and better able to address security > issues this makes an > > RIR an central governance institution. Membership of > security/government > > associations in the RIR would result in infiltration > of technical, policy > > agendas that may make the transition to IPv6 > complicated > > > > - However it is argued that RIRs should remain neutral > and trans-national > > institutions which: > > o maintain a homogenous technical group > > o maintain a bottom-up approach in policy making > > o guarantee the stability of the internet and business > continuity of > > members > > > > - main challenges in the deployment of IPv6 include: > > o lack of public education, information and skill > > o limited network policy decisions to make deployment > happen > > o lack of incentive to deploy ipv6 > > > > *1100-1230 Workshop 59:Building a global capacity > building curriculum > > framework and premier* > > > > - Integration of IG capacity building in existing ICT > and public policy > > courses was advocated. > > > > - The training may be offered either online, offline > or through short term > > executive courses. > > > > - Collaboration between different stakeholders who > have different needs is > > imperative in order create an understanding of the > issues arising from > > increased used of the internet particularly those that > transcend the > > geographical, and cultural borders. > > > > - internet security awareness programme set up in > India > > > > - Presentations on the Diplo IG capacity building > programme ( > > www.diplomacy.edu/ig) – including a demonstration of > the online platform. > > > > - The Diplo approach includes the training course > (foundation and > > advanced), policy research, policy immersion and > community interaction. > > > > - The impact associated with the IG capacity building > programme have been > > varied and impressive including the establishment of > IG governance masters > > programme in Srilanka and the use of telecentres to > disseminate IG related > > information. > > > > - Diplo has successfully offered the training to > professional worldwide for > > the last 4 years leading to the establishment of > national, regional and > > global community > > > > *1400-1530 Workshop 29: Building confidence and > security in the use and > > security in the use of ICTs for African countries > > > > *Main challenges in Africa > > - lack of infrastructure > > - lack of services > > > > Therefore opportunity to learn from mistakes in > developing countries and > > establish of computer emergency response team > currently there is only one > > active CERT in Africa in Tunisia, South Africa is in > the process of setting > > up a CERT with the deadline of 2010 before the FIFA > world cup. While > > countries such as Morocco, Kenya and Ivory Coast are > thinking about set in > > up CERTs. > > > > The approach in dealing with Cybersecurity in > developing countries > > > > Success of Cybersecurity is based on 3pillars > > > > 1. *Technology pillar* – ICT/security tools > –including: > > o PCs / networks, physical security tools, data tools > (storage media and > > cryptography), availability of infrastructure and > application (redundant > > servers and PKI) > > > > 2. *Methodology pillar* – policy, procedures and > regulations on three > > levels: > > o managerial level (security policy, management > procedures and capacity > > building, audit) Legislative level (law and > regulation) > > o operational level (acces control rules, > implementation plans, monitoring, > > watch, incidence handling) > > o continuity of services level ( business continuity > plan, crisis > > management, drill exercises) > > - actors in this pillar include the government, > security professionals and > > users > > > > 3. *Social behaviour pillar* – creating a culture of > cyber security > > o cultivate culture of cyber security through > continuous action of raising > > awareness using diverse media/channels > > o the target audience includes managers, decision > makers, security, > > children, parents, teachers > > > > > > *Case study: CERT-TCC - Tunisia* > > > > *The functions of the CERT include*: > > > > - Watch- collect information from different sources eg > CISCO, HP. > > Microsoft, network of CERTs, community of hackers > > - Training > > - Coordination > > - Response > > - Incidence handling > > - Incident analysis > > - Awareness > > - Warning alert > > > > *Key issues*: > > > > • Information, warning and alert – carried out to > in collaboration with > > ISPs, managers decision makers, internet community > through mailing list, > > call centre, media > > > > • Oriented campaign – utilizing prospectus, > posters, email, radio, > > cartoons, video, attack simulation and guides > > > > • Incident handling - training in new tools > > > > • Coordination important in the effective > functioning of the CERT – > > incident coordination procedures and information > including regional CERTs, > > other CERTs within the country (for example Brazil has > more than one CERT), > > ISPs and operators, vendors and integrators, and > national authorities. > > > > Need for the formation of CERTs in Africa however the > challenges of lack of > > "know how" in IT security need to be > overcome through: > > - capacity building > > - encouragement of the development of national > solutions based on open > > source components > > - improved R&D capabilities and making it more > responsive to urgent needs > > - encouraging academic research in the important > topics of security > > (cryptography, methodologies…) > > > > *The following questions and comments were raised*: > > > > - the need for social engineering through the creation > of a culture of > > cyber security to be addressed specifically because of > the increased > > requirements by government to obligate to provide > subscriber identification > > information > > > > - how can African countries start up a cert- through > collaboration for > > example with existing CERTs > > > > - in establishing a culture of cybersecurity – > consideration should be > > given to the fact that there are different social > cultures in different > > countries however there is consensus on issues such as > child pornography, > > identity theft > > > > - how can a regional approach be developed where there > are differences in > > level of ICT infrastructure and use of infrastructure > in the delivery of > > services, what tools can be used to encourage decision > makers to be involved > > in the issues of cyber security? > > > > o It was recognised that funding and expertise was > required for example > > AFDB, World Bank and Islamic Bank while ITU have > regional workshops on cyber > > security > > > > o As African countries build on infrastructure and > services – there is an > > opportunity to learn from those that have already > developed CERTs. > > > > - How does the CERT monitor traffic: with the > collaboration of ISP and > > operators as well as supporting legislation > > > > - Regulators need to advice the government to use ICT > in development – this > > is a manifestation of government commitment > > > > - The role of policy making was emphasized – as it > provides government > > commitment to using ICT for social economic > development and governance and > > consequently support for cyber security initiatives > – including the > > formulation of legislation. > > > > - There should not use a piece meal approach to cyber > security to prevent > > ineffectiveness for example Mauritius has electronic > transaction act but PKI > > not yet established > > > > > > > > On 12/5/08, mwende njiraini > <mwende.njiraini(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >> Following our recent online discussions on > Internet governance issues in > >> Kenya, the Kenya IGF and East African IGF; you may > wish to follow the > >> discussion currently ongoing at the global IGF > 2008 in Hyderabad India at > >> http://www.intgovforum.org. > >> > >> Below are highlights from workshops I attended on > Day 1 December 3rd): > >> *0930-1100 hrs Workshop 43: Legal aspects of > governance critical > >> internet Policy issues of public relevance* > >> *1st presentation* > >> The issues on that have legal implications > include: > >> • internet security intellectual property > rights, infringement, privacy > >> and protection mechanisms > >> • IP domain name protection, conflicts arising > out of data and content > >> ownership privacy therefore increasing role of P2P > in growth of internet 2 > >> • Consumer status and rights in relation to > e-commerce cross border and > >> domestic online trade > >> • Telecom issue viz backbone deployment and > interconnection costs > >> • Freedom of expression – the extent of > censorship and control on online > >> content > >> > >> There is need for capacity building to create > meaningful participation of > >> individual and SMEs as well as increasing > connectivity through building IXPs > >> and local content development > >> > >> The question was raised as to whether there a need > of alternative > >> institutional mechanism. > >> The salient features of the MOU between ICANN and > the department of > >> commerce (DoC) include: > >> - The affirmation of the role of private sector > leadership > >> - The role of DoC in ensuring transparency and > accountability and > >> effective GAC participation > >> - Ensure accountability and publish by-laws and > strategic and operational > >> plans > >> - Agreement can be terminated in 120 days > >> > >> The MOU has been criticized because of the > following reasons: > >> - US governmental control on root server > administration > >> - Inconsistent with WSIS principle where no single > government should have > >> a pre-eminent role > >> - Domain name allocation policies need better > development > >> - IPv4 address allocation have been imbalanced > need to ensure IPv6 address > >> allocation does not suffer the same effects -This > assertion was however > >> refuted as IP addresses allocation based on need. > The need for prudent > >> management and keeping barriers low for the > transition to IPv6 was > >> emphasised. > >> > >> To overcome this WGIG proposed 4 models: > >> - Global policy council > >> - Intenational internet council with leading > government role to fulfil the > >> ICANN/IANA functions > >> - GAC to be strengthened with enhanced > coordination function > >> - Replace US govt role by general internet council > or with world ICANN (in > >> lieu of GAC) > >> > >> The common features of these models were the > overwhelming government lead > >> and the presupposition of the possibility of > international treaties. During > >> the discussion the viability of these models was > questioned given that speed > >> is of essence in the management of internet > resources. It normally takes a > >> long time to negotiate international agreements; > including treaties instead > >> a set of principles should be endorsed. > >> > >> The speaker recommended on the management of > critical internet > >> infrastructure should take into consideration the > following > >> • Treatment of technical resources of the > internet and global economic, > >> social and legal aspects arising out the internet > should be at par > >> • The development and implementation of polices > and standards and > >> solutions to various internet issues should be > done in a coordinated manner > >> for example telecommunication standard development > is done in a hierarchical > >> and predictable way. > >> • New structure would be a supreme authority > over internet > >> > >> In conclusion the speaker asked: Does the internet > as we know it need to > >> be altered radically? Should the status quo be > maintained? Should a Red > >> Cross model of recognition by international > community states be given to an > >> international entity like ITU, INTELSAT. However > fundamental change is not > >> necessary as failure has not been identified. > >> > >> *My comment*: this presentation was descriptive > and despite the fact that > >> an alternative model was proposed the principles, > mechanisms that would need > >> to be put in place in order to make it work were > not discussed > >> > >> *2nd presentation* > >> The next speaker spoke about the ccTLDs in latin > Amercia which are broadly > >> organised into two main groups: non-governmental > and governmental > >> organisations. A contribution from the floor > however clarified that the > >> Brazilian ccTLD is a multi-stakeholder – > coordinated by government – but on > >> a day by day basis operates as a non-governmental > organisation. The Indian > >> ccTLD is managed by government and private sector > – sovereign interest taken > >> care of through government representation. > >> > >> The rules and regulations under which the > institutions that manage the > >> ccTLDs are managed determinate legal framework > under which they operate. > >> Consequently ccTLDs are regulated under national > law while ICANN regulates > >> gTLDs – The possibility of self regulation is > based on the assumption that > >> private sector would act in the public interest. > >> > >> In the discussions some felt that there was need > for increased attention > >> of government in the management of ccTLDs – as > it was critical > >> infrastructure while on the other hand other felt > that there was the risk of > >> excessive regulation with increased involvement of > government. > >> > >> *1130 -1200 hrs Workshop 36: Strategies to > prevent and fight child > >> pornography in developing countries* > >> Child pornography in Brazil has grown out of the > popularity of social > >> networking. However the main challenge has been > issues related to > >> jurisdiction as content is resident in ISP based > in the USA and > >> trans-national ISPs like Yahoo, Microsoft and > Google which have branches in > >> strategic markets and have tailored the services > for these markets in terms > >> of language and content. > >> > >> Brazil was therefore unable to deal with serious > offences related to > >> content – specifically child pornography - > committed by Brazilians using > >> Brazilian IP addresses. The government has been > able to sign an agreement > >> with Google to fight child pornography on > Google's orkut social network. > >> > >> The following are consideration taken in drawing > up the agreement > >> 1. Which criteria should be used to define the > ability of a particular > >> country to legislate over and sanction conducts > committed on the internet? > >> - Where the data is located? > >> - International law principles (territoriality or > nationality) shall be > >> used to define the sovereignty of a state > regarding – cyber space – which is > >> a network of networks > >> - Define some reasonable standard – for example > managed by Brazilians and > >> is local content and local language > >> - Access points in Brazil, harmful conduct felt in > the country – taken > >> obligation under international law to take offence > – country of origin > >> approach would force thousands of users to > unfamiliar rules and travel – > >> offence under human rights therefore apply local > legislation > >> > >> 2. It is legitimate to enforce the conduct of > local office –as it > >> impracticable to send legal request to the US. > >> > >> > >> New tools have been implement that have reduced > number of images uploaded > >> and increase in number of reported cases- subject > to investigation. It was > >> inspiring to listen to parliamentarian talk about > the need to have > >> legislators engaged in the process as they > ultimately pass the laws. I > >> appreciated the fact that in there is great > cooperation between the > >> parliament, government, police, civil society and > private sector. > >> > >> The main challenges are: > >> • Lack of awareness and participation by > parliamentarians who are critical > >> in the formulation of legislation > >> • how to obligate ISPs to provide information > without infringing on > >> freedom of expression and privacy, > >> • what criteria should be used to deal with > these offences > >> • the creation of awareness of ISPs in > developing countries of the need > >> for judicial cooperation as well as social > initiatives to deal with cyber > >> crime. > >> • Insufficient infrastructure to deal with this > issue – law enforcement > >> does not have the human resources and technology > >> • Material produced to fight child pornography > are not evaluated – they > >> should be inline with the demand > >> > >> *My comment*: I would have like to know if > initiatives have reduced > >> offences, what is the success rate registered in > prosecution, ability of the > >> law enforcement and judicial system to deal with > offences. There was no > >> mention of where initiatives had been launched to > fight child pornography on > >> the financial front. > >> > >> > >> *1530-1700 Workshop 45: Opening to diversity and > competition of the DNS > >> system* > >> > >> > >> > >> There were 3 presentations in this session: > >> > >> > >> - *1st presentation* - alternate DNS system used > in library systems > >> > >> > >> - *2nd presentation* - implementation of security > in the Handle system > >> > >> > >> - *3rd presentation –* discussed the Net4D > >> > >> > >> > >> Net4D- provides the technical solution to the > political concern on the > >> control of root servers. Net4D networks enable the > following: > >> > >> • Empower the second generation of the web: the > semantic web. > >> > >> • Multi-stakeholder governance of DNS > >> > >> • Net4D classes should be open and interoperable > >> > >> DNS 1.0 – was a monopoly of ICANN web 1.0 html > with USA parentage and > >> English only while DNS 2.0 is open allowing for > competition including inter > >> alia: > >> > >> • Net4D semantic web > >> > >> • Open coherent approach to linguistic diversity > >> > >> • Allow technological innovation with value > added services > >> > >> > >> > >> Concern was however raised on the: > >> > >> • Investment/implementation cost required to > implementation of different > >> DNS systems depending on the BIND implemented and > root servers enabled > >> > >> • relinquishing of the political control of root > servers > >> > >> • Value to end users > >> > >> • Awareness and understanding of the issues by > different stakeholders > >> necessary – delivered in a way that they can > understand > >> > >> > >> > >> *My comment*: the session was technical – I hope > the techies on the > >> mailing list can help us understand the governance > issues associated with > >> the introduction of DNS competition and the impact > on developing countries > >> :)! > >> > >> > >> > >> Kind regards > >> > >> mwende > >> > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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MySql / PHP internships available (2 Positions Available)
by James Gutu 14 Apr '09

14 Apr '09

Greetings all. I need some interns for a project that I am working on. The candidates must be good at PHP / MySql have experience in web development have good programming habits (proper naming of variables, documentation e.t.c) be good at Ajax / Javascript Additional skill set would be: Intermediate user of Photoshop / Illustrator, CSS, Flash 8 / 9, ActionScript 2 There are 2 available positions. Please contact me off-list. A CV would be helpful. Regards, James

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*Meeting Reminder* Today, 1800h, Alex Gakuru on Talking to Government
by Phares Kariuki 14 Apr '09

14 Apr '09

Hi, Today's meeting will be on Talking To Government, the talk will be given by Alex Gakuru. Meeting starts 6.00pm. Location: Teleposta Towers, 4th Floor. Andrew Wachira will be distributing Free Google Earth CD's :). -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki

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Personal invitation from Nancy Bosire
by Nancy Bosire 13 Apr '09

13 Apr '09

Personal invitation from Nancy Bosire

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Personal invitation from Nancy Bosire
by Nancy Bosire 13 Apr '09

13 Apr '09

Personal invitation from Nancy Bosire

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Balancing Act: Satcom 09: Africa’s satellite providers find themselves looking at a less rosy future
by Njoroge Tito 13 Apr '09

13 Apr '09

Borrowed from Kictanet (Apologies for those on Kictanet) Interesting Read on the trends... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Satcom 09: Africa’s satellite providers find themselves looking at a less rosy future Satcom is the African satellite industry’s annual get-together and this year’s was held this week. On the second day of the conference the West African Cable System announced the signing of an over-subscribed fundraising. And this is only one of half a dozen international fibre projects that will be built. At the conference itself, new satellite entrants announced services that were both innovative and cheaper. Russell Southwood looks at how all this will change things for a regional satellite industry that has more or less been the main provider of bandwidth for the continent. Guns to the left of them, guns to the right of them, it was not a comfortable conference for the more traditional satellite operators and resellers. On the one side, there was the ever-present story of the imminent arrival of much, much cheaper international fibre capacity. So although there are a number of new satellite launches (including Intelsat’s New Dawn) that in any other year would have held people’s attention, the spotlight kept drifting back towards the impact of the new fibre. As if that was not distracting enough for those wanting to get their message across, a number of new entrants were offering some combination of innovation and price drops. O3B, which launches its constellation of satellites in 2010, was offering carrier grade satellite capacity with low latency at fibre or near fibre prices. On a much smaller scale, Asia Broadcast Satellite was pitching satellite capacity for just above 03B’s prices for delivery in 2011. Based broadly on the US Wild Blue model, Yahsat was promoting its satellite broadband service YahClick for US$350 per site (FOB) at US$30 a month upwards for the user. And as Tata’s Head of Africa – Global Data Solutions said with a broad smile on his face:”It’s all good.” Intelsat’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel Phil Spector might respond that neither 03B nor Yahsat had operational satellites but somehow the blow intended failed to make much impact. Indeed the traditional satellite operators seemed strangely passive. Improvements in modulation or compression? That’s up to the manufacturers. (To be fair, Intelsat’s Regional VP Flavien Babachi mentioned putting a router on a satellite and we await the results of that with interest.) Any plans to provide keener pricing? That will only happen if there’s a glut in the market and that’s unlikely. Why no new satellite broadband services? Our operator customers aren’t asking for them. They will not be able to stick to this script over the next five years: something has got to change. Cheaper fibre and satellite prices will mean that operators and resellers will take their business elsewhere. Part of this is the natural transition that occurs when fibre arrives and national backbones begin to connect demand to the new international fibres. 90% of demand in most countries is found in their urban centres and these will soon be connected to landing stations. The process of doing this will by itself create a series of inter-country fibre connections. Both those with satellite and fibre were at pains to point out that they were complementary (which they are) but the scale of transition about to occur made this seem simply like an act of good manners that did not quite ring true. So what’s the upside for the traditional satellite operators faced with this transition? * Despite the economic downturn, there will continued above-average overall growth in bandwidth demand at least up until 2013. So some of the effects of the transition to fibre will be blurred by everyone wanting more of everything. * Fibre is new to Africa and some countries neither have the capacity to run it effectively nor is it always safe and secure. Ethiopia’s link to Sudan is a case in point which means that ETC is still a large purchaser of satellite bandwidth. Nevertheless the opening of the new route through Djibouti should improve matters. One operator was reporting that new fibre customers were signing up for 25% of their capacity on satellite as redundancy to cover these kinds of issues. 03B’s Greg Wyler made much of fibre outages in the Suez Canal. But with fibre routes up both sides of the continent, even that risk is to some degree mitigated. * According to GSMA figures, 66% of Africa’s population now has GSM coverage. This disguises a range of progress from Uganda with 90% of its population covered to countries that still have only 30-40% population coverage. Satellite cellular backhaul will continue to fill this demand but as these will be low ARPU locations, operators will be under considerable cost pressures and will look hard at all pricing. * Finally, many users have long-standing contracts (10-15 years) and it will be some time before the natural consequences of the transition are fully felt. But whilst this will be of some comfort in the short to medium term, it is not a long-term defensive position. A number of global satellite operators have significant parts of both their turnover and profitability coming from the continent: half of Intelsat’s fleet serves Africa. This is bound to change and the only question is by how much? Some snapshots of the exchanges at the conference give some idea of the shifting of the tectonic plates: * It’s pricing, stupid: Brian Herlihy, CEO of Seacom spoke about offering prices of between US$50-300 an mbps per month and whilst IRUs might add as much as 20% in interest payments, this is still much sunnier that the US$4-6,000 per mbps currently being charged for satellite. Better still, Seacom is promising this price wherever the capacity lands, whether in a coastal country or one inland. Paul Edwards, Chair of Nigeria’s largest CDMA operator Starcomms said he had been offered US$100 per mbps on one of the west coast fibres. In addition, O3B’s pricing is pitched fairly close to these numbers. The traditional satellite operators are stuck: they either have to take what’s left over or come up with something innovative technically which will improve their price offer. If they do, then it runs the risk of cannibalising existing revenues. (According to a report in an international industry paper, 03B has been in discussions with both SES New Skies and Intelsat. Read that how you will. Who’s courting who?) * Price elasticity provides massive increases: Tata’s Steven Van Der Lind described the process of transitioning customers from satellite to fibre. Three years ago, their assumption was that it would be a 1:1 replacement. As the likely fibre prices became more established, customers started asking for the equivalent of a 2:1 replacement. Recently he has signed contracts where the increase has been 10-15 times the original capacity being utilised. The arrival of fibre is also having an impact for those dealing with short-term satellite needs. Tom Omariba, Managing Director of UUNet Kenya (who have bought fibre capacity) said that they were “technology-neutral” in meeting their customers needs but increasingly it was leasing them satellite equipment. * Pushing to the edge of market: Vodacom DRC’s Alain Malanda, Head of Transmission, Data Planning and Optimisation is probably one of the candidates for satellite cellular backhaul as DRC has few roads, let alone. However, he told the conference that 50% of his national traffic was carried by microwave and fibre and 50% by satellite. And whilst he was clear that they were still pushing out coverage, they had undergone an optimisation exercise on its satellite capacity to get more for less. The DRC Government’s announcement of a fibre route to the coast and the likely connection of Lumumbashi will also eat into the 100% of international traffic currently going by satellite. Timescale: 2-3 years? * The 2010 bonus: Mashilo Boloka, Director: Broadcasting Policy at South Africa’s Department of Communications gave an update on preparations for the 2010 World Cup. He said that the fibre network between the 10 host stadiums and the International Broadcast Centre would be ready for the Confederation Cup in June 2009 and that a second teleport was being provide for outgoing links. The satellite industry has done the continent a tremendous service when no-one was thinking of building the scale of fibre now being undertaken and whatever happens, it will still be the only technology to reach widely dispersed populations. It’s also hard to believe that the global operators will not come up with some innovations to strengthen their positions. However, it’s fair to say that the industry has had its five years of feast and may be entering a period where food is in somewhat shorter supply.

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What are the fastest video file transfers methods?
by Gakuru Alex 13 Apr '09

13 Apr '09

from digital camera to the computer? -advantages/disadvantages? Writing something on it so video editing folks chip in.. thxs,

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Fibre; Two Way Street
by Phares Kariuki 11 Apr '09

11 Apr '09

http://www.sunwords.com/2009/04/05/the-fibre-optic-link-is-nearly-here-but-… Just read this article by Sunny Bindra, can the fibre lead to a situation where say safcom outsource call centre's to UG/TZ/ZIM? -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki

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Re: [Skunkworks] How to Manage Skype Usage in a Network
by wesley kiriinya 11 Apr '09

11 Apr '09

Are you sure skype is your problem? I would doubt it because much of the bandwidth on skype would be from a video conversation, and if bandwidth is low then the video frames would be too slow to have any meaningful video chat. I think that transfering a continous large file (which would cause the network to slow down) is not the same as transmitting video frames. Each frame is like a small file therefore it's like transfering many small files. What made you conclude it's skype? O_O --- On Tue, 4/7/09, MUTUA Andrew <mutua.andrew(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: MUTUA Andrew <mutua.andrew(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] How to Manage Skype Usage in a Network To: skunkworks(a)my.co.ke Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 12:01 PM How can one manage the Skype Traffic in a Network - considering its now a necessary evil ( a vital business tool and also a bandwidth gazzler). Any tools out there available for management. Thanks MUTUA -----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

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Orange Data Traffic
by Mark Mwangi 10 Apr '09

10 Apr '09

Hi Skunks,I have noticed that orange (mobile atleast ) tends to eat up more data than other providers for the same request/resource. . .. . A wap page that normally loads on a safaricom connection at 8kb loads on Orange at 15kb plus. . . . .the problem is more extreme on pc. . . . . Are they sending extra packets ?. . .is it a security measure?. . .Does it make the connection more stable?. . . just wondering. . . -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com

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[Fwd: [AfriNIC-announce] Open position at AfriNIC]
by Michuki Mwangi 10 Apr '09

10 Apr '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [AfriNIC-announce] Open position at AfriNIC Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:45:39 +0400 From: Kiran Cunniah <kiran(a)afrinic.net> Organization: The African Network Information Centre To: Kiran Cunniah <kiran(a)afrinic.net> [*** Apologies for duplicate e-mails ***] Dear Colleagues, We wish to inform you that we have a vacancy for the position of Database Manager and Software Developer. This position will be based at our headquarters in Mauritius. Do not hesitate to visit http://www.afrinic.net/job/ for more information or write to jobs(a)afrinic.net. Sincerely Kiran Cunniah Office Unit Manager AfriNIC www.afrinic.net _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/announce

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Re: [Skunkworks] traffic congestion: solutions to hepa traffic
by wesley kiriinya 10 Apr '09

10 Apr '09

This reminds me of something I said back in Uni during lunch time with two of my friends (yes, it important for you to know the setting 8~)). Once one hears there is traffic on Uhuru Highway what else would you like to know? I believe Uhuru highway is the bottle neck of Nairobi. Take a case: South C: Vehicles in Mombasa Rd can't join Uhuru highway fast enough so a long jam till Zain results. Motorists detour through South C and thus there is jam between South C and West where all Mombasa Rd and South C ppl are trying to escape. They finally meet Langata Rd and guess where Langata Rd. goes ... By the way it is faster to walk from South C to CBD than to take a vehicle. Walking will take about 40 minutes max while driving will take about 1 hour, unless one leaves at about 6.30am. o_O? --- On Tue, 4/7/09, Josiah Mugambi <jmugambi(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Josiah Mugambi <jmugambi(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] traffic congestion: solutions to hepa traffic To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 12:04 PM i'm thinking more in the lines of doing a traffic density google maps mashup. Problem is that the best source of such data would be telcos - assuming that majority of guys stuck in jam have phones. But honestly I would pay to get a near realtime map of where traffic is in nairobi on my phone so that i can choose the best route to go. On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 11:58 AM, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki(a)gmail.com> wrote: I was involved in scoping for such a project, problem is budjet. You need a 1mbps link between cameras, and service providers charge 40,000 KES monthly per 1mb link, local loop. They have an advertising deal with the Radio Stations, hence they are not charged. Further to this, the CCN was not of too much use getting approval from, along with suspicious building managers. That's where I left the situation at, as of Nov 2008, don't know if progress has been made though.... On 4/7/09, wesley kiriinya <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com> wrote: I believe we can develop somthing like this. Problem is funding. If we had an organized transport/Nairobi development/... ministry or whoever is in charge then funding will not be an issue. After all such a project benefits everyone. With the city wired up with fibre optic, the live cameras would give good video feed. O_O --- On Tue, 4/7/09, Josiah Mugambi <jmugambi(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Josiah Mugambi <jmugambi(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] traffic congestion: solutions to hepa traffic To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 10:12 AM What would it take to come up with this? http://www.btis.in -- Josiah Mugambi +254 738 504418 http://blog.josiahmugambi.com SK Classifeds... Visit stockskenya.co.ke for more info. -----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 _______________________________________________ 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 -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki _______________________________________________ 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 -- Josiah Mugambi +254 738 504418 http://blog.josiahmugambi.com SK Classifeds... Visit stockskenya.co.ke for more info. -----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

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This goes to all those really interested in projects...[note the word interested]
by ndungu stephen 10 Apr '09

10 Apr '09

Hallo skunk/skunkettes, Following a promise by the ICT board to fund or give a prize a collaborative skunk project - And seeing from the previous thread that had some interesting ideas from Josiah and backed up by Wesley, entitled "*Re: [Skunkworks] traffic congestion: solutions to hepa traffic*" I think the traffic case would be an ideal 'collaborative' skunk project as put forth by the ICT board. I think PS Ndemo would also back up on the bureaucracy to see the project through once the project is underway. To all college/university/tertiary institutions/ this would serve as a good experience point - furthermore, there is a prize attached to the collaboration. I know and have seen some 'sensor' and 'traffic' projects at the IEEE annual student competetion, I have also seen a lot of innovative 'mobile phone' projects - if you had such a project ideas could be pitched in in this thread for the incubation of the traffic case idea. Please feel free to vote for other 'collaborative' projects: READ ON.. Gakuru Alex to steve, Skunkworks show details 8:38 AM (4 hours ago) Reply Excuse for sending to all - newcomers/others may also need this info... off "skunkworks@innovation recap" October 6th, 2008 <http://blog.my.co.ke/?p=88> --snip-- Paul Kukubo, announced a raft of ICT Board's measures to further stimulate local content development, including software. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, to skunkworks he offered a cash incentive award of shillings 100,000/= to the best-voted collaboration application developed by skunkworks for their own use adding, “this collaboration will increase this group's visibility to the business community, investors, and potential foreign clients.” Reinforcing official support, Paul also pledged own capacity building contribution to the group, starting with bloging about the event at his new blogsite and sponsorship of a members specialities portal. < http://ict-innovation.fossfa.net/blog/%5Buser%5D/kenyan-skunkworksinnovatio… > --snip-- =================== What do you guys think ??

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A look at real-world exploits of Linux security vulnerabilities
by Bernard Owuor 10 Apr '09

10 Apr '09

http://searchenterpriselinux.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid39_gci1353076,0…

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Tuesday Meeting, Discussion on Talking To Government, 14th April 2009
by Phares Kariuki 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

Hi, The next Skunkworks meeting will be on Tuesday 14th April 2009, on talking to Government. The talk will be given by Alex Gakuru, the meeting will start at 6.00 pm. Among the topics that will be covered are: 1. Why we need to work well with government. 2. How to lobby for appropriate policy. 3. How to ensure policy is implemented. 4. Presenting government in appropriate light. Questions may be asked as the talk proceeds to ensure that all matters are adequately covered, anything else you may feel not covered can be included. The meeting will be at Multimedia University College (formerly KCCT), Town Campus, Teleposta Towers, 4th Floor. Andrew Wachira will be distributing free Google Earth CD's to all who make it for the meeting :). -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki

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List updates and announcements
by Michuki Mwangi 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

Dear Skunkworks list members, We wish to take this opportunity to extend our sincere apologies for the outage experienced on the list in the past week. This was caused by reasons beyond our control after the hosting server was withdrawn from service for emergency maintenance and upgrades. Thus the lack of advance notice on the outage. We have since made some changes and setup alternative services that will continue to serve in case of future failures. Please take note of the following resulting points. o The new list now runs on a sub-domain lists.my.co.ke for easy migration outside the primary domain. The new list address is therefore skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke o As a result of the migration previous user specific settings were not maintained. Members who had such options i.e digest mode are requested to visit http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks and select their preferences once again. o We shall aim to restore the mail archives in due course and notify you accordingly. o Over time we observed that most yahoo.com email addresses were unsubscribed from the list due to delivery failures. We would wish to monitor this going forward and fix the issue if it persists. o We have further observed that the number of off-topic posts has increased. While we appreciate that the topics are of general interest to the community they are beyond the scope of the list in some cases. In an effort to maintain the lists focus, we have setup a bulletin board where such digressions can take place i.e http://my.co.ke/phpbb/ o lastly, we have introduced the skunkworks-announce list for announcements to list members i.e meetings etc to separate postings from normal traffic. In addition outages and similar announcements will be posted on the bulletin board and the blog http://blog.my.co.ke/ o Finally please visit www.my.co.ke for any further updates on new developments at skunkworks. I wish to take this opportunity to thank Penguinlabs for keeping the systems up and running. Next time you see Laban, Bob buy them a drink or just say thanks!. If you have free time and wish to volunteer your time to skunkworks, kindly let Phares Kariuki know, am sure he would be happy to help. Best Regards, Michuki on behalf of; Skunkworks Convenors.

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