X-Git-Url: https://sipb.mit.edu/gitweb.cgi/wiki.git/blobdiff_plain/b196d7e1085227251ca8af55982bc4cff004e6e0..f88e2d416df7b8daa216425e3c06f821ae2e7373:/projects.mdwn diff --git a/projects.mdwn b/projects.mdwn index 111681d..ba0735c 100644 --- a/projects.mdwn +++ b/projects.mdwn @@ -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 cluedump-announce@mit.edu 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 dodona@mit.edu. + ## 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.