>>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.
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>Unless its changed in recent years, I don't think there is a free runtime. You may have to provide a Filemaker license to each user of your application.
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>Cyril

I think you're correct about that...which is a real bummer.
http://filemakertoday.com/com/showthread.php?t=21079&highlight=runtime+central might explain it - I didn't take the time to read much of it...