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'''Linux Software Map''' (LSM) is a standard text [[file format]] for describing [[Linux]] [[software]]. It also refers to the [[database]] constructed from these files. LSM is one of the standard methods for announcing a new software release for Linux.

== File format ==

If a Linux program is to be distributed widely, an LSM file may be created to describe the program, normally in a file called ''software_package_name''.lsm. This file begins with <tt>Begin4</tt> and ends with <tt>End</tt>. It has one [[field (computer science)|field]] on each line. The field name is separated from the value by 'a [[colon (punctuation)|colon]] (: '). Mandatory fields are Title, Version, Entered-date, Description, Author and Primary-site. Here is a what a blank LSM template looks like, at time of writing:

==Example==

Here is a what a blank LSM template looks like, at time of writing:

<pre>

Begin4

Title:

Line 21 ⟶ 22:

Platforms:

Copying-policy:

End</pre>

== Database ==

The collective [[database]] of LSM entries can be searched in order to locate [[software]] of a particular type. This database has passed through various owners. It was created by Jeff Kopmanis, Lars Wirzenius maintained it for a while, and now the current maintainer is Aaron Schrab (with help from volunteers).

The database can be downloaded[[download]]ed in its entirety, or one can perform limited [[Information retrieval|queries]] using a web interface.

The collective database of LSM entries can be searched in order to locate software of a particular type. This database has passed through various owners. It was created by Jeff Kopmanis, Lars Wirzenius maintained it for a while, and now the current maintainer is Aaron Schrab (with help from volunteers).

The database can be downloaded in its entirety, or one can perform limited queries using a web interface.

== External links ==