Spyse is a software framework for building multi-agent systems. It allows Python developers to build distributed intelligent systems of multiple cooperative agents based on FIPA, OWL, SOA and many others. Spyse is designed for ease-of-use and fun.
Poor Man's HPC is a framework that allows distributing and running code on a server farm. pmHPC is a scaled down and simplified version of distributed computing projects such as SETI, so is a perfect fit for enthusiasts and universities.