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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Open Source Payroll Relevant to Kenyan Market (David Mugo)
2. Re: Graduate Trainees needed - Turnkey Africa Limited
(Dennis Kioko)
3. Re: Open Source Payroll Relevant to Kenyan Market (Peter Karunyu)
4. Re: Samba Shares Authentication (Lmwangi)
5. Re: Open Source Payroll Relevant to Kenyan Market (bernard kioko)
6. Re: USB Device Not Recognized (Dennis Kioko)
7. Re: UPS Repair - I can repair UPS (Peter Osotsi)
8. OWC Hard Drives (Rahim Kara)
9. Re: Open Source Payroll Relevant to Kenyan Market (Areba Collins)
10. ModBooks (Rahim Kara)
11. Re: Open Source Payroll Relevant to Kenyan Market (bernard kioko)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 17:01:42 +0300
From: David Mugo <raidarmax@gmail.com>
To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke>
Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Open Source Payroll Relevant to Kenyan
Market
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Bernard,
Its about time Kenyans woke up and do what they need to do....this is a
great idea, hope my blog post at
http://blog.majibu.com/2009/10/05/my-challenge-to-you-the-african-yes-we-can-be-self-dependent/had
something to do with this - by the way, your name is somewhere there
among a few others.
David.
On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 4:58 PM, bernard kioko <bernsoft@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am wondering if there is any "kenyan" open source payroll software out
> there.....
>
> I am considering working on an Open Source Payroll System for Kenyan market
> but I do not wish to do if anyone out there has a similar project - I will
> prefer to support an existing initiative.
>
> If none exists though.....and your interested in using your spare
> time...for a noble cause.....then drop me an email an email we can chat a
> way forward.....
>
> Regards
>
> PS: Maybe we need an index for open source software in Kenya....
>
> Regards (again) :-)
>
>
>
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Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:02:17 +0000
From: Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi@gmail.com>
To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke>
Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Graduate Trainees needed - Turnkey Africa
Limited
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i guess they mean experience in the languages mentioned but no
previous job experience
On 05/10/2009, Tony Likhanga <tlikhanga@gmail.com> wrote:
> Folks,
> Got this from one of my contacts.
> Don't ask me why they mention "*experienced software developers* " , "*No
> prior experience is required" *and *"Fresh Graduate"* in the same advert coz
> we live in interesting times :)
>
>
> Graduate Trainees
> Turnkey Africa Limited is a leading provider of enterprise technology
> solutions and services, focused on achieving the unique goals of our
> clients. We are currently seeking experienced software developers with
> experience in Java and PLSQL.
>
> Responsibilities
>
> 1. Participate in new and existing product and feature development across
> 2.multiple development teams.
> 3.Providing software maintenance and development for the application
> implemented in Java, Oracle Forms & Reports
> 4.Creating or update technical system documentation including design
> documents and installation instructions
> 5.Performing unit and system testing
> 6.Attending customer meetings
> 7.Adhering to established polices and procedures to ensure integrity and
> quality of projects
> 8.Make recommendations to enhance and coordinate programming activities and
> standards to be used for all software development throughout the company.
>
> Education and Qualifications:
> ? Degree/diploma in Computer Science, from a reputable university, in
> software development and relational databases.
> ? No prior experience is required
>
> ? Professional Skills and Experience:
> ? Fresh Graduate
> ? Strong programming skills/knowledge
> ? Practical experience in Interpersonal and Social Skills required
> ? Understanding of insurance business
> ? Strong focus on customer support
> ? Commitment to team work and co-operation
> ? Strong technical writing skills
> ? Ability to Perform software development tasks in a professional and
> effective manner
> ? Accepts personal responsibility and has high ethical values
> ? Ability to work within a matrix environment
>
> Other Requirements:
> ? Candidates must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
> ? Ability to work independently and be prepared for frequent travel
>
> If you meet the above requirements, please send an application letter and
> detailed curriculum vitae with 3 referees to
> jobs@turnkeyafrica.com<http://mail.google.com/mc/compose?to=jobs%40turnkeyafrica.com>so
> as to reach us on or before October 30th, 2009. Only short listed
> candidates will be contacted.
>
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Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 17:33:21 +0300
From: Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu@gmail.com>
To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke>
Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Open Source Payroll Relevant to Kenyan
Market
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Kioko, have a look at http://www.orangehrm.com/, last time i evaluated it
for my employer, it was rejected because it didn't take into account the
unique payroll habits of Kenyans, but I think its a technically sound
project worth your consideration as a contributor :-)
On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 4:58 PM, bernard kioko <bernsoft@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am wondering if there is any "kenyan" open source payroll software out
> there.....
>
> I am considering working on an Open Source Payroll System for Kenyan market
> but I do not wish to do if anyone out there has a similar project - I will
> prefer to support an existing initiative.
>
> If none exists though.....and your interested in using your spare
> time...for a noble cause.....then drop me an email an email we can chat a
> way forward.....
>
> Regards
>
> PS: Maybe we need an index for open source software in Kenya....
>
> Regards (again) :-)
>
>
>
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Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:34:13 +0000
From: Lmwangi <lmwangi@gmail.com>
To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke>
Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Samba Shares Authentication
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Hi,
On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 12:33 PM, david aliata <aliatadavid@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have a small linux/windows network running very well.
>
> Good! so we don't need exotic things like ldap for user storage.. local
users :)
> solution for this.I would like to implement [homes] or [usershares] for
> user directories and file storage:from Windows XP.How can i implement this?
The drill usually goes like this
- Create a user account for each user (useradd -m user1 )
- Set a strong passwd (pwgen) if they shouldn't ssh set their shell to
'/bin/false' (user passwd to adjust the password and edit /etc/passwd to
set the shell. Alt, you can give an argument to useradd to set the shell ...
man is your friend)
- Add the user to samba store and key in the passwd the user should key in
from windows world (smbpasswd -a user1 )
- Set the shares by reviewing /etc/samba/smb.conf (it's dead simple)
- Restart samba
- try ( net use or \\server\share to connect to your share)
- if fail
:Check logs
:verify you don't have a restrictive MAC setup ...selinux/apparmor
:Increase verbosity in the samba configuration and follow your logs
>
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Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 17:39:22 +0300
From: bernard kioko <bernsoft@gmail.com>
To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke>
Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Open Source Payroll Relevant to Kenyan
Market
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Thanks Peter,
I did evaluate this a while back....and it appeared to be more on the HRM
side.
I think I am more inclined to a system that solves Kenya's unique payroll
issues as you say.
I will see what response we get by Wednesday..... If none is
available....then we get our hands dirty...
PHP, MYSQL......for tools....
On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 5:33 PM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote:
> Kioko, have a look at http://www.orangehrm.com/, last time i evaluated it
> for my employer, it was rejected because it didn't take into account the
> unique payroll habits of Kenyans, but I think its a technically sound
> project worth your consideration as a contributor :-)
>
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 4:58 PM, bernard kioko <bernsoft@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am wondering if there is any "kenyan" open source payroll software out
>> there.....
>>
>> I am considering working on an Open Source Payroll System for Kenyan
>> market but I do not wish to do if anyone out there has a similar project - I
>> will prefer to support an existing initiative.
>>
>> If none exists though.....and your interested in using your spare
>> time...for a noble cause.....then drop me an email an email we can chat a
>> way forward.....
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> PS: Maybe we need an index for open source software in Kenya....
>>
>> Regards (again) :-)
>>
>>
>>
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Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:42:02 +0000
From: Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi@gmail.com>
To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke>
Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] USB Device Not Recognized
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are your usb ports in use; how do you know they are fully functional.
what is your OS?
On 05/10/2009, Simon Mbuthia <simon.mbuthia@gmail.com> wrote:
> There's a service called Removable Storage... check whether it's running
>
> 2009/10/5 Ogure Obunga <write2ogush@gmail.com>
>
>> Hi Skunks,
>>
>> I keep getting this pop up "USB Device Not Recognized" at the taskbar.
>> This
>> is despite the fact that all my usb ports are fully functional. I delved
>> into forums and some even advised me to switch off, remove the laptop
>> battery and put it back again but this pop up wont just go away. Disabling
>> the usb ports have equally proved fruitless. Its so disturbing. A friend
>> hinted it might be a virus, though I'm yet to confirm that. Any ideas?
>>
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 17:53:23 +0300
From: Peter Osotsi <peter.osotsi@gmail.com>
To: skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke
Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] UPS Repair - I can repair UPS
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I can handle that. I can be reached on 0721586109.
Peter
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:56:05 +0300
From: Rahim Kara <skunkingrahim@gmail.com>
To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke>
Subject: [Skunkworks] OWC Hard Drives
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Greetings Skunks,
anyone know about the OWC Hard drives?
Rahim.
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 19:06:18 +0300
From: Areba Collins <arebacollins@gmail.com>
To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke>
Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Open Source Payroll Relevant to Kenyan
Market
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Speaking more as an integrator, orange presents a good starting point.
Developing a payroll functionality on a HR system gives opportunity
for a bigger and receptive audience, and with open source projects,
the community is key. Piggyback on the existing and branch out with
appropriate feedback and growth plan.
On 10/5/09, bernard kioko <bernsoft@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Peter,
>
> I did evaluate this a while back....and it appeared to be more on the HRM
> side.
>
> I think I am more inclined to a system that solves Kenya's unique payroll
> issues as you say.
>
> I will see what response we get by Wednesday..... If none is
> available....then we get our hands dirty...
>
> PHP, MYSQL......for tools....
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 5:33 PM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Kioko, have a look at http://www.orangehrm.com/, last time i evaluated it
>> for my employer, it was rejected because it didn't take into account the
>> unique payroll habits of Kenyans, but I think its a technically sound
>> project worth your consideration as a contributor :-)
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 4:58 PM, bernard kioko <bernsoft@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I am wondering if there is any "kenyan" open source payroll software out
>>> there.....
>>>
>>> I am considering working on an Open Source Payroll System for Kenyan
>>> market but I do not wish to do if anyone out there has a similar project
>>> - I
>>> will prefer to support an existing initiative.
>>>
>>> If none exists though.....and your interested in using your spare
>>> time...for a noble cause.....then drop me an email an email we can chat a
>>> way forward.....
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> PS: Maybe we need an index for open source software in Kenya....
>>>
>>> Regards (again) :-)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Skunkworks mailing list
>>> Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke
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>>>
>>
>>
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:11:40 +0300
From: Rahim Kara <skunkingrahim@gmail.com>
To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke>
Subject: [Skunkworks] ModBooks
Message-ID: <4ACA1ABC.6030705@gmail.com>
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Hey!
Anyone tried to get a Modbook Made locally?
Rahim.
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 19:25:23 +0300
From: bernard kioko <bernsoft@gmail.com>
To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke>
Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Open Source Payroll Relevant to Kenyan
Market
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Areba,
Thank you for your advise....and yes your right.
I will re-evaluate orange and see.
Am a software developer who believes in breaking problems into very smaller
problems to solve each step by step.....(OOP).... hence why i want to
consider a basic start....
On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 7:06 PM, Areba Collins <arebacollins@gmail.com>wrote:
> Speaking more as an integrator, orange presents a good starting point.
> Developing a payroll functionality on a HR system gives opportunity
> for a bigger and receptive audience, and with open source projects,
> the community is key. Piggyback on the existing and branch out with
> appropriate feedback and growth plan.
>
> On 10/5/09, bernard kioko <bernsoft@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Thanks Peter,
> >
> > I did evaluate this a while back....and it appeared to be more on the HRM
> > side.
> >
> > I think I am more inclined to a system that solves Kenya's unique payroll
> > issues as you say.
> >
> > I will see what response we get by Wednesday..... If none is
> > available....then we get our hands dirty...
> >
> > PHP, MYSQL......for tools....
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 5:33 PM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Kioko, have a look at http://www.orangehrm.com/, last time i evaluated
> it
> >> for my employer, it was rejected because it didn't take into account the
> >> unique payroll habits of Kenyans, but I think its a technically sound
> >> project worth your consideration as a contributor :-)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 4:58 PM, bernard kioko <bernsoft@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi,
> >>>
> >>> I am wondering if there is any "kenyan" open source payroll software
> out
> >>> there.....
> >>>
> >>> I am considering working on an Open Source Payroll System for Kenyan
> >>> market but I do not wish to do if anyone out there has a similar
> project
> >>> - I
> >>> will prefer to support an existing initiative.
> >>>
> >>> If none exists though.....and your interested in using your spare
> >>> time...for a noble cause.....then drop me an email an email we can chat
> a
> >>> way forward.....
> >>>
> >>> Regards
> >>>
> >>> PS: Maybe we need an index for open source software in Kenya....
> >>>
> >>> Regards (again) :-)
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> Skunkworks mailing list
> >>> Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke
> >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks
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> >>> 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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