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 Consider [[getting involved|join]] in one of these projects.
 
+<!--<table><tr><td>Scripts</td><td>linux.mit.edu</td>
+
+
+B</table>
+
+* linux
+* Debathena
+* LAMP
+* SIPB AFS
+* SIPB IAP
+* Ask SIPB
+* Mailman-ACL
+* sipb-www-->
+
 ## scripts.mit.edu
 
 [scripts.mit.edu](http://scripts.mit.edu/) is a Linux/Apache web hosting platform for the MIT
-community.  Any Athena user can run dynamic web applications written
-in PHP, Perl, Rails, or any favorite language, or automatically
-install popular blog, wiki, and other software prepared by the scripts
-developers. See [the scripts home page](http://scripts.mit.edu) for more information.
+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.
 
 ## linux.mit.edu
 
-[Linerva](http://linux.mit.edu) aka [linux.mit.edu](http://linux.mit.edu)
+[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. See [linux.mit.edu](http://linux.mit.edu) to learn more.
+sessions.
 
 ## Debathena
 
 [Debathena](http://debathena.mit.edu) brings the full functionality of Athena to your Debian or
 Ubuntu system.  Install Athena wholesale or in small pieces&mdash;a few
 client utilities, or a full system with Athena-account logins and AFS
-home directories.  Debathena is also the basis for the official
+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.
 
+## XVM
+
+[XVM](http://xvm.mit.edu) offers virtual machines to the MIT community&mdash;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.
+
 ## 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 to hear your music play.
+on MIT cable TV to hear your music play.
 
 ## The SIPB AFS Cell and Locker Software
 
@@ -44,9 +63,7 @@ some AFS groups in the SIPB cell with Moira groups.
 
 ## 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
+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.
 
 ## Ask SIPB
@@ -57,6 +74,14 @@ SIPB publishes [Ask SIPB](http://www.mit.edu/~asksipb/), a regular column in The
 
 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
+
+[[Clockworks|projects/clockworks]] is the open-source equivalent of Doodle, which allows event organizers to easily poll people about what times are best for them.
+
+## Dodona
+
+[Dodona](http://dodona.mit.edu/) is a zephyrbot which uses natural language processing techniques to dynamically understand and answer technical questions.  She is still under development, and future additions include a website interface for non-zephyr users.  For questions or comments, please email <tt>dodona@mit.edu</tt>.
+
 ## 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.
@@ -64,5 +89,5 @@ This website is a wiki. There are many [[things that can be improved|projects/ww
 ## 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.