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-Consider [[getting involved|join]] in one of these projects.
+Getting involved in one of our projects is one of the most common ways to [[join]] SIPB. The following projects are currently being worked on. If you would like to get involved, please email the listed point of contact for each project.
+
+If you don't what to do or need help deciding, email Catherine, Vice Chair, at <kbd>yczeng@mit.edu</kbd> &ndash.
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-## scripts.mit.edu
-
-[scripts.mit.edu](http://scripts.mit.edu/) is a Linux/Apache web hosting platform for the MIT
-community. Any Athena user or group locker can host dynamic web applications
-written in PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, or any other language, or automatically
-install popular blog, wiki, and other software via the quick-start
-autoinstallers.
+## Hyades
-## linux.mit.edu
+[Hyades](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xy-KL2VRPMPvy6fbDbrDnnZWj9euiwxU4D5gT-pW5eM) is a cluster computing management system. Whether a user wants to host their website, run code for a class, or work on a side project, our service will give them a container to fit these tasks, like an MIT internal AWS. Hyades uses exciting open-source tools like Kubernetes, Envoy, Mesos, and Ceph. We are building our own kernel bypass packet-level load balancer, and a system architecture to bring techniques from top internet companies to MIT.
-[Linerva](http://linerva.mit.edu), aka linux.mit.edu,
-is SIPB's Linux shell server for all MIT users. Linerva is
-fast, runs popular Linux software, and allows long-lasting login
-sessions.
+If you're interested in contributing to Hyades, you can email [sipb-hyades@mit.edu](mailto:sipb-hyades@mit.edu).
## Debathena
Ubuntu system. Install Athena wholesale or in small pieces—a few
client utilities, or a full system with Athena-account logins and AFS
home directories. You can even run software like Matlab or Mathematica
-straight from Athena lockers. Debathena is also the basis for the official
-[Athena 10](http://athena10.mit.edu) due to replace Athena 9 in 2009.
+straight from Athena lockers. Debathena is also the basis for the current
+release of the Athena client software running on the public computer
+labs (clusters) across the MIT campus. ([Bugtracker](http://debathena.mit.edu/trac/query), [hackathon/newbie tickets](http://debathena.mit.edu/trac/wiki/HackathonTopics))
+
+## scripts.mit.edu
+
+[scripts.mit.edu](http://scripts.mit.edu/) is a Linux/Apache web hosting platform for the MIT
+community. Any Athena user or group locker can host dynamic web applications
+written in PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, or any other language, or automatically
+install popular blog, wiki, and other software via the quick-start
+autoinstallers. ([Bugtracker](http://scripts.mit.edu/trac/query), [starter tickets](https://scripts.mit.edu:444/trac/wiki/StarterTickets))
+
+## BarnOwl
+
+[BarnOwl](http://barnowl.mit.edu) is a curses-based IM client with support for Zephyr, AIM, Jabber, and IRC. It is primarily used by the MIT community as a Zephyr client. BarnOwl aims to be easily extensible and customizable through a Perl plugin interface. ([Bugtracker](http://barnowl.mit.edu/query), [straightforward tickets](https://barnowl.mit.edu/wiki/StraightforwardTickets))
## XVM
-[XVM](http://xvm.mit.edu) offers virtual machines to the MIT community. A virtual machine is similar to a physical server you might own: you have complete control over its configuration from the operating system up and are personally responsible for keeping the machine up-to-date. XVM removes the physical component and lets you create new machines with the click of a button. Set up a machine, and use it how you like.
+[XVM](http://xvm.mit.edu) offers virtual machines to the MIT community—complete systems which you control and maintain from the operating system up. Create a new machine with the click of a button. Start with our three-minute Debian or Ubuntu installer, or install an operating system of your choice. Please e-mail [xvm@mit.edu](mailto:xvm@mit.edu) for help using XVM. If you'd like to get involved, please email [xvm-team@mit.edu](mailto:xvm-team@mit.edu). (Bugtrackers: [Trac](https://xvm.scripts.mit.edu/), [Launchpad: XVM](https://bugs.launchpad.net/xvm), [Launchpad: Invirt](https://bugs.launchpad.net/invirt))
-## Library Access to Music Project (LAMP)
+## Gutenbach
-[LAMP](http://lamp.mit.edu) is an electronic music library for the MIT community. Request
-songs from a selection of 1840 CDs at [lamp.mit.edu](http://lamp.mit.edu/) and tune in
-on MIT cable TV to hear your music play.
+[Gutenbach](http://gutenbach.mit.edu/) is a networked music jukebox implementing the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). It allows users to queue or "print" music to a remote set of speakers or "printer". Spawned from the original sipbmp3 (the SIPB office music player), Gutenbach is now a Debian package maintained by SIPB members. Please email [gutenbach@mit.edu](mailto:gutenbach@mit.edu) with questions, comments, or suggestions. ([Bugtracker](http://gutenbach.mit.edu/query))
+
+## Etherpad.mit.edu
+
+[etherpad.mit.edu](http://etherpad.mit.edu) is an MIT-specific installation of Etherpad, a real-time collaborative text editor. Please email [etherpad@mit.edu](mailto:etherpad@mit.edu) with questions, comments, or suggestions. If you'd like to get involved, send mail to [etherpad-dev@mit.edu](mailto:etherpad-dev@mit.edu). We're looking for developers with experience or interest in Java, SQL, and system maintenance, as well as HTML, Javascript, and CSS.
+
+## MITeX
+
+A web app that lets users edit a TeX document (either source or WYSIWYG), using a template, and then compiles to a PDF (or PS or DVI, etc.). This way, people can create beautiful documents entirely from the web. You can see the current version (in development) at [http://mitex.mit.edu](http://mitex.mit.edu). You can see the newest features that we're trying out at [http://dev.mitex.scripts.mit.edu](http://dev.mitex.scripts.mit.edu). Please email [mitex@mit.edu](mailto:mitex@mit.edu) with questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you'd like to get on board!).
## The SIPB AFS Cell and Locker Software
The [[SIPB AFS-Moira synchronizer|projects/sipb-afs-sync]] can automatically synchronize
some AFS groups in the SIPB cell with Moira groups.
+
+## This Website
+
+This website is a wiki. There are many [[things that can be improved|projects/www]], both on the content level and on the programming level.
+
+## Library Access to Music Project (LAMP)
+
+[LAMP](http://lamp.mit.edu) is an electronic music library for the MIT community. Request
+songs from a selection of 1840 CDs at [lamp.mit.edu](http://lamp.mit.edu/) and tune in
+on MIT cable TV to hear your music play. Email lamp@obvious-domain to [get involved](http://sipb.mit.edu/join/lamp/)
+
+## SIPB Documentation Project
+
+The [[SIPB Documentation Project|doc/project]] is a project to document in written form the collective knowledge that SIPB members take for granted or use in maintaining services and projects that is not otherwise written down anywhere.
+
## IAP Classes and Cluedumps
-SIPB organizes dozens of intensive [classes](http://sipb.mit.edu/iap) on computing topics during
-IAP. During the fall term SIPB also offers a series of [Cluedump](http://cluedumps.mit.edu)
-talks, with a different topic each week. Add yourself to
-<tt>cluedump-announce@mit.edu</tt> if you're interested.
+SIPB organizes dozens of [IAP classes](http://sipb.mit.edu/iap) each year on technical topics both serious and fun. During the fall term SIPB also offers a series of [Cluedump talks](http://cluedumps.mit.edu), with a different topic each week. Add yourself to
+<tt>cluedump-announce@mit.edu</tt> if you're interested. We're also looking for MIT students to [help keep them running smoothly](http://sipb.mit.edu/join/edu).
## Ask SIPB
SIPB publishes [Ask SIPB](http://www.mit.edu/~asksipb/), a regular column in The Tech explaining technical tools useful on Athena and at MIT generally.
+
+## Wakeup
+
+[Wakeup](http://wakeup.mit.edu/) is a demo service powered by Scripts and the SIPB VoIP server. Currently, Wakeup will call your phone at the time you specify. Future functionality may include the ability to set up recurring calls, as well as an interface for monitoring and canceling your scheduled calls. Please direct questions, comments, and suggestions to <tt>[wakeup@mit.edu](mailto:wakeup@mit.edu)</tt>.
+
## Mailman-ACL
First steps towards improving compatibility of Mailman and Moira mailing list systems: enabling mutual access controls and building compatible command-line configuration tools for Mailman. Our [[plan|projects/mailman-acl]] to accomplish this is in progress.
-## Clockworks
+## Bazki
-There's this closed source app called [Doodle](http://doodle.com), that helps people schedule events around busy schedules. But it's closed source, and it sucks in certain ways. Let's make an open-source Doodle-killer!
+[Bazki](http://bazki.mit.edu/) is a wiki written in Python designed around several principles: structured data with object-oriented inheritance; using a wiki language with powerful macros that can be compiled into either HTML or PDF (via LaTeX); and making the content editable offline using a VCS. Bazki works enough to to be useful, but it has lots of room for improvement and probably would benefit from some design changes. It could also definitely use documentation. Email bazki for more information or to get involved.
-## This Website
+## Usenet
-This website is a wiki. There are many [[things that can be improved|projects/www]], both on the content level and on the programming level.
+SIPB runs the MIT usenet server usenet.mit.edu. We're looking for new maintainers to transition to a new hardware setup.
+
+## RTFM
+
+The Usenet FAQ archive runs off of rtfm.mit.edu. If you're interested in internet communications from before that newfangled "web" thing, then this is the project for you.
+
+## Feed
+
+[Feed](https://feed.mit.edu/) is a free RSS reader (running [Tiny Tiny RSS](http://tt-rss.org/)) available to MIT account holders.
+
+## CertAssist
+
+Download and install your MIT personal certificate using the [CertAssist](https://certassist.mit.edu/) website, even if your browser is not supported by ca.mit.edu.
+
+## SIPB DNS
+
+The [SIPB Domain Name Service](http://web.mit.edu/afs/sipb/project/zoned/doc/) provides master or slave name service for personal domains of MIT affiliates. With SIPB DNS as a master name server, your domain is generated every hour from a file in your Athena home directory. It can also serve as a slave name server, providing redundancy with existing name servers.
+
+## Other Projects
+
+Here's a [[list|projects/ideas]] of some other, smaller projects SIPB members would like
+to work on. For (recent-)historical interest, a list of some [past projects](http://stuff.mit.edu/sipb/project-list.html) circa 2000-2007 also exists. On December 13, 2008, [[we squashed|projects/lenny-bugs]] a [[bunch of bugs|projects/lenny-bugs-all]] in Debian Lenny.
## Your Project Here
SIPB has the resources and the expert advice to make your project to
-improve computing at MIT (better, the world) happen! Come by W20-557
+improve computing at MIT (better, the world) happen! Come by [[our office at W20-557|office]]
and say hello.
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