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==Database==
1. What types of data can be found in the database (sequence, structures, annotations, etc.); is it a primary or “meta” database; is it curated electronically, manually [in-house], or manually [community])?

The Data can be found in-house in the database. As far as data that can be found on the database it is mostly gene IDs and pathways through the cell but they do have sequencing available, but to my knowledge a lot if not most of it is in french. In order to get the structure, another database is required. The database is a primary database and it is manually updated through a community

2. What individual or organization maintains the database?
The organizations that maintain the database are INRA, CNRS, and LIPM (it was listed but the link didn't work)

3. What is their funding source(s)?
The funding sources The organizations that maintain the database

4. Is there a license agreement or any restrictions on access to the database?
No restrictions or license agreements
#How often is the database updated?
The database hasn't been updated since 2008

5. Are there links to other databases?
There are links to the KEEG database which provides pathways for the genes

6. Can the information be downloaded?
Yes, the information can be downloaded

7. In what file formats? 
As far as I can find, Its only in a text file

Evaluate the “user-friendliness” of the database.
#Is the Web site well-organized?
yes its well organized but assumes you know how to use it
#Does it have a help section or tutorial?
No help or tutorial found
#Run a sample query. Do the results make sense? 
yes I can find the gene ID number and links to the gene itself

8. What is the format (regular expression) of the main type of gene ID for this species? (for example, for Vibrio cholerae it was VC#### or VC_####). 

For Sinorhizobium meliloti the id is SMc#### (the numbers change for some reason, though the model organism appears to be SMc1021)