# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Nov 21, 2011)

- Mindboggle, a Python software tool for automating shape analysis and labeling of human brain anatomy in MR image data, was mentioned as hiring new team members.

- A discussion about the economic scale of the molecular biology industry occurred, with debate about whether PCR technology truly catalyzed a "multi-billion dollar" industry, with participants noting that agricultural biotech companies like Monsanto represent significant revenue in this sector.

- A user shared a practical automation solution using Twilio's SMS API to send phone notifications when large file transfers complete, as an alternative to console beeps for long-running tasks.

- The group briefly discussed the operating costs of cheap Chinese laser equipment, noting that expendable parts in such systems lead to an operating cost of approximately $2/hour.

- Technical discussion about SSH server configurations on mobile phones for automated message passing occurred, including considerations about dynamic DNS and TTY bell support in mobile operating systems.