Open Data Linkages for Software and Coding Standards
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has made a significant step towards promoting digital preservation by making its Linked Open Data available in Resource Description Framework Terse RDF Triple Language (RDF Turtle). This move allows for easier access and integration of NARA's preservation data into various digital systems.
The provided table lists a variety of file formats, their corresponding file extensions, NARA Format IDs, and links to the NARA Linked Open Data TTL files for each format. These links lead to specific URLs where the files can be downloaded and opened in any text editor.
While the search results do not directly provide a list of file formats associated with the Software and Code category in NARA's Digital Preservation Framework, common file formats in this category typically include source code files, scripting languages, markup and configuration files, executable and binary files, archive and container formats, and version control metadata.
Examples of file formats listed in the NARA data include 32-bit Portable Executable files, A86 assembler source code files, Adobe Localization Files, and Atari ST Self-extracting file archives.
It's important to note that for an authoritative, official, and exact list from NARA’s Digital Preservation Framework, one would need to access the specific published standards or documentation directly from NARA or its digital preservation resources.
The Software and Code Preservation Plan, a part of NARA's Digital Preservation Framework, serves as test criteria for tools and processes used in format transformations. This plan also documents the significant properties of software and code records.
The Digital Preservation Framework as Linked Open Data includes the same elements as are available in the version of the Preservation Plans on GitHub. Examples of application software include office suites, gaming applications, database systems, and educational software.
In summary, NARA's move to make its digital preservation data available in RDF Turtle format is a step towards promoting easier access and integration of preservation data into various digital systems. While the search results do not directly provide a list of file formats associated with the Software and Code category, common file formats in this category can be inferred from typical standards for digital preservation frameworks. For a comprehensive and official list, one should refer to NARA's published standards or documentation directly.
Data-and-cloud-computing technology can be used to access and integrate NARA's preservation data into various digital systems, as the data is now available in RDF Turtle format. Technological tools and processes, such as those used in format transformations, can potentially benefit from the Software and Code Preservation Plan, which is a part of NARA's Digital Preservation Framework.
