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FileMaker Pro 6 by FileMaker Inc.

A database program with powerful features, ready-to-use templates, and hundreds of solutions available from a community of highly-skilled developers, FileMaker makes managing and sharing information remarkably efficient ﾗ with an ease of use that won't stress overworked staff, and a price tag that won't strain limited budgets.

Web Resources

Plug-ins, Freeware, shareware, 3rd party resources

http://www.filemaker.com/downloads/index.html This link opens in a new window - - Trail versions of FileMaker Pro 6 and other related software tools

Tutorials, How to Guides

http://www.lupien.net/filemaker_tips.html This link opens in a new window - FileMaker Pro 6 Tutorial and tips index
http://www.digitalpoint.com/tips/filemaker.html This link opens in a new window - Some top tips for FileMaker Pro 6
http://malektips.com/filemaker_pro_help_and_tips.html This link opens in a new window - More Quick Tips on using Filemaker Pro
http://filemakeradvisor.com/ This link opens in a new window - Expert advice, tips, tricks, forums, and more!

Utilities

Windows
Macintosh

Print Handouuts

Books

http://sfsubookstore.com This link opens in a new window - San Francisco State Bookstore
http://www.filemaker.be/support/books_magazines.html This link opens in a new window - You can find all kinds of books for FileMaker Pro 6 here- provided by FileMaker Inc.

Articles and Manuals for FileMaker Pro 6

http://filemaker.com/downloads/index.html This link opens in a new window - Nice data sheets, articles, manuals and technical support documents

Tech Specs

System Requirements
Windows

  • Min operating system: Windows 98, 2000, NT, ME or XP
  • Min hard drive space: 275 MB available disk space
  • Min processor type: Intel Pentium II processor or equivalent 300+ MHz
  • Min RAM: 96 MB of available RAM (128 MB recommended)
  • Interface devices: Mouse or compatible device, CD-ROM
  • 256 color monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution (1024 x 768, millions of colors recommended)
  • Browser required: Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater

Macintosh

  • Min operating system: Mac OS 9.1 or higher, or Mac OS X 10.1 or higher
  • Min hard drive space: 275 MB available disk space
  • Min processor type: Intel Pentium - 200 MHz
  • Min RAM: 96 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended)
  • Interface devices: Mouse or compatible device, CD-ROM
  • # 256 color monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution (1024 x 768, millions of colors recommended. Thousands of colors required for OS X.)
  • Browser required:Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater