X-Git-Url: https://sipb.mit.edu/gitweb.cgi/wiki.git/blobdiff_plain/3ff5772de6529fb99f272b17faf3f5b7fc8116b4..56cc8fedfd40706e1818f08c7b3d5431d1bf359b:/projects.mdwn?ds=sidebyside diff --git a/projects.mdwn b/projects.mdwn index dd37883..0f48013 100644 --- a/projects.mdwn +++ b/projects.mdwn @@ -1,135 +1,95 @@ [[!meta title="Projects and Services"]] -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. If you would like to get involved, please email the primary contact for each project. - - -## 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. - -## scripts.mit.edu +SIPB has the resources and the expert advice to make your project to +improve computing at MIT (better, the world) happen! Come by [[our office at W20-557|office]] and say hello. -[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. +__Please email the SIPB Vice Chair at [yczeng@mit.edu](mailto:yczeng@mit.edu)__ if you would like to get more information about projects or need help figuring out what to do (she doesn't bite, and would love to help!). -## linux.mit.edu +# Active Projects -[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. +## Hyades -## Debathena +Description: [Hyades](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xy-KL2VRPMPvy6fbDbrDnnZWj9euiwxU4D5gT-pW5eM) is a cluster computing management system (SIPB's internal AWS). 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. Hyades uses exciting open-source tools like Kubernetes, etcd, Bazel, Envoy, and Ceph. -[Debathena](http://debathena.mit.edu) brings the full functionality of Athena to your Debian or -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 current -release of the Athena client software running on the public computer -labs (clusters) across the MIT campus. +Communication Channel: the Hyades Development channel on SIPB Mattermost. -## XVM +Link: [sipb/homeworld](https://github.com/sipb/homeworld). -[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. +__Contact: Cel Skeggs, [cela@mit.edu](mailto:cela@mit.edu)__ -## Library Access to Music Project (LAMP) +## Hardware Operations (HWOPS) -[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. +Description: We are responsible for the operation of the machine room in W20-575A, as well as for some operations of SIPB's servers in W91. We provide physical server space, server hardware, and server support services to other SIPB projects. -## The SIPB AFS Cell and Locker Software +Communication Channel: [sipb-hwops@mit.edu](mailto:sipb-hwops@mit.edu) -SIPB maintains hundreds of useful [[programs in AFS lockers|projects/lockers]] for use on -Athena. Many popular programs are in the sipb and outland -lockers, and even more have their own lockers in SIPB AFS. SIPB's -whichlocker program, located in outland, makes locker -software easy to find. (add outland; whichlocker whichlocker) +Links: [hwops.mit.edu](https://hwops.mit.edu/) -The [[SIPB AFS-Moira synchronizer|projects/sipb-afs-sync]] can automatically synchronize -some AFS groups in the SIPB cell with Moira groups. +__Contact: Cel Skeggs, [cela@mit.edu](mailto:cela@mit.edu)__ -## IAP Classes and Cluedumps - -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 -cluedump-announce@mit.edu if you're interested. +## SIPB Documentation Project -## Ask SIPB +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. -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. +__Contact: Angel Alvarez, [alvareza@mit.edu](mailto:alvareza@mit.edu)__ -## Clockworks +## SIPB Scripts -[[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. +[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 blog, wiki, and other software via the quick-start autoinstallers. -## Dodona +Communication Channel: -c scripts on Zephyr. -[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 dodona@mit.edu. +Links: [Website](https://scripts.mit.edu), [bugtracker](http://scripts.mit.edu/trac/query), [starter tickets](https://scripts.mit.edu:444/trac/wiki/StarterTickets) -## Wakeup +__Contact: Cel Skeggs, [cela@mit.edu](mailto:cela@mit.edu)__ -[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 [wakeup@mit.edu](mailto:wakeup@mit.edu). +## IAP Classes and Cluedumps -## Mailman-ACL +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 cluedump-announce@mit.edu if you're interested. We're also looking for MIT students to [help keep them running smoothly](http://sipb.mit.edu/join/edu). -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. +__Contact: Emma Batson, [emmabat@mit.edu](mailto:emmabat@mit.edu)__ -## Gutenbach +## CertAssist -Spawned from the original sipbmp3, a music spooler, Gutenbach is a Debian package maintained by SIPB members. Once installed on a server, it allows users to queue music to be played from that server using lprng. Please email [gutenbach@mit.edu](mailto:gutenbach@mit.edu) with questions, comments, or suggestions. +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. -## MITeX +__Contact: Anders Kaseorg, [andersk@mit.edu](mailto:andersk@mit.edu)__ -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). Please email [mitex@mit.edu](mailto:mitex@mit.edu) with questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you'd like to get on board!). +