project/ideas: Remove inotify logger.

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@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ straight from Athena lockers. Debathena is also the basis for the official
 
 ## 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.
 
 ## Library Access to Music Project (LAMP)
 
@@ -63,9 +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
@@ -80,12 +78,21 @@ First steps towards improving compatibility of Mailman and Moira mailing list sy
 
 [[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.
 
+## Other Projects
+
+Here's a [[list|projects/ideas]] of some other, smaller projects SIPB members would like
+to work on.
+
 ## 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.