FileMaker Agreement
FileMaker's newest suite of database management applications is now available
for use by the Brown community. Responding to customer demand, CIS was able to
negotiate an agreement on behalf of the campus, representing a 50% discount over
the standard educational volume price.
How to obtain a copy of FileMaker Pro 6
Departmental Users
DCCs can place departmental orders at
http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/CIS/filemaker/license.shtml.
For departments that are not assigned a DCC, users can arrange an SOS (Service on Site) appointment by calling
the CIS Help Desk at 3-HELP or sending email to Help@brown.edu.
There will be a charge of $75 to faculty and staff to recover licensing costs.
FileMaker per copy cost to Brown Departments
| Version |
Recommended Use |
Support Level |
Cost |
| FileMaker Pro 6 |
Standard desktop database application. Recommended for most users. May install
a copy on home or mobile computer. |
Full |
$75 |
| FileMaker Pro 6 Unlimited |
Special version with additional web-server capabilities. Recommended only
if this additional functionality is needed. Should be installed on a dedicated
web server only. |
Partial |
$210 |
| FileMaker Mobile 2.1 |
For Palm handhelds and Pocket PCs. |
Unsupported |
$27 |
| FileMaker Pro 7 |
Upgrade from FileMaker Pro 6. |
Full |
no charge |
| FileMaker Advanced Server 7 |
Upgrade from FileMaker Server 7. |
Unsupported |
no charge |
Students
Students may borrow a FileMaker CD from the CIS Help Desk at no
charge.
Why upgrade?
- FileMaker Pro 6 is the most current version, fully supported by CIS, and is
designed for use with Windows XP/2000 and Mac OS X. It also works with older operating
systems.
- CIS discontinued support for version 4.1 on June 1, 2003.
- While FileMaker Pro 6 will work with databases created with earlier versions,
once a database has been opened by someone using version 6.0, that database cannot
be opened by someone using a previous version of FileMaker.
- Improved features such as: Office-like toolbars, new Layout/Report wizards,
Format Painter, added simplification in moving data between Office products and
FileMaker, new and updated templates, improved find and replace command, plus
several features making it simpler to use it on the web.
- The license agreement allows for the installation of FileMaker Pro 6 on home
and mobile computers.
Support and Training
- FileMaker Pro 6 is fully supported while FileMaker Pro 6 Unlimited will have
partial support. There will be no support, however, for Mobile, Developer and
Server.
- Training for version 4.1 ended in March. Contact the Help Desk for assistance
with installation or for answers to basic application questions.
- Computer Education offers
classes on FileMaker 6 for staff and faculty. There
are also student classes offered through
the PASS program.
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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, 24-Aug-2005 12:18:08 EDT by Software_Services
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