>Anyone taken a look at Filemaker V10?
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>When considering it as an alternative, even though there will certainly be some re-writing required, there are a number of positives.
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>1. Cross platform.
>2. Cross platform since 1993.
>3. Apple is behind it.
>4. There is a ton of third party support.
>5. Lots of active forums.
>6. Easy learning curve.
>7. Desktop and web development possible.
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>There are few other companies that can go head-to-head with MS and survive. Apple is one of them... So if your looking for a product that has backing, Filemaker has to be a top pick.
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>V10 offers some interesting and much needed enhancements. Script triggers to name one, which is similar to events in VFP.
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>BTW, before V10, I don't think it was worth considering, but they are making some big strides... perhaps because of the void that will be created by VFP no longer being in the marketplace.

I have seen a a previous version of FileMaker, and it didn't seem to have any proper programming language. More like managing things with formulae. Quick to get started (like Access, from what little I know about both), but quite limited for a more professional development.

I have no idea about newer versions.