diff --git a/linux/meta/heka.yml b/linux/meta/heka.yml
index 52ebf36..5f437d3 100644
--- a/linux/meta/heka.yml
+++ b/linux/meta/heka.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 log_collector:
   decoder:
-    linux_syslog:
+    system:
       engine: sandbox
       module_file: /usr/share/lma_collector/decoders/generic_syslog.lua
       module_dir: /usr/share/lma_collector_modules;/usr/share/heka/lua_modules