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 This site is a wiki.  Edit, be bold, start with the [[sandbox]] to play around.
 
 ## SIPB Projects and Services
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+What does SIPB do for you?
 [[!template id=cols col1="""
-* scripts.mit.edu -- get your own blog or wiki or run any web app
-* xvm.mit.edu -- your own virtual server
-* many, many more
+* [scripts.mit.edu](http://scripts.mit.edu/)<br/>
+Get your own blog or wiki, or run any web app!  The SIPB scripts server runs CGI scripts out of your Athena locker.
+* [xvm.mit.edu](http://xvm.mit.edu/)<br/>
+Your own virtual server.  Reliable, easy, and flexible.
+* [IAP classes](http://sipb.mit.edu/iap)<br/>
+Teach or learn.  Knowledge is power.
 """ col2="""
-* linux.mit.edu -- public Linux dialup
-* debathena.mit.edu -- the power of Athena, on your own computer
+* [debathena.mit.edu](http://debathena.mit.edu/)<br/>
+The power of MIT's Athena environment, on your own linux computer.
+* [linerva.mit.edu](http://linux.mit.edu/)<br/>
+Dialup access to Debathena.
+* many, many more
 """]]
 
+## Getting Involved
+
+SIPB is always open to new contributors.  You can join one of the projects above or start your own.  Learn more about [getting involved](join).
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