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Continuing Snow Leopard and Windows 7 / FileMaker Compatibility Updates

Regarding Snow Leopard and FileMaker Server 10, I am aware of only one issue regarding the installation of the server software from a CD. Here is what FileMaker knowledge base says: ========= FileMaker Server 10.0v2 and FileMaker Server 10.0v2 Advanced requires a full installation from either the CD or Software Download file. Do not install FileMaker Server 10.0v1 and update to FileMaker Server 10.0v2 on this operating system as supporting files are not installed correctly. In addition, if you previously updated to FileMaker Server 10.0v2 on Leopard and update the OS to Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, the server will not function. You must do a full un-installation of FileMaker Server 10.0v2, and then a full reinstall on Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard. ========= To view the complete article, click here to view the website. As for Windows Version 7, here's the latest news: the FileMaker website claims compatibility with Windows 7 for both FileMaker Pro 10 and FileMaker Pro 10 Advanced. There are a couple of issues, however. FileMaker says that the list control may get garbled when scrolling and opened file names are not added to the Recent list. There has been no official testing of Windows 7 with older versions of FileMaker, and the FileMaker website warns that earlier versions may encounter stability issues, even if they seem to install and run properly. Their recommendation is to purchase the latest version of FileMaker. Check out the FileMaker informational page by clicking here.

Wondering About OS Upgrades?

So you've seen that Apple has recently released its Snow Leopard update and Microsoft will soon be releasing its much anticipated Windows 7. If you're thinking of upgrading, we advise to think again.

We are still seeing reports coming in regarding the Snow Leopard upgrade issues with FileMaker® and would advise to upgrade with caution. My feeling is that it's not quite ready for prime time.

The big new release for Windows 7 is due out Oct. 22nd and we are watching the online lists, user groups and message boards to learn what issues there may be in regards to compatibility with FileMaker®. We will keep you posted.

For new releases, it's always safe to say 'wait until the dust settles' to upgrade.

DevCon a Huge Success!

In the next Compu-Books newsletter, which will be hitting your mail boxes in a couple days, you'll be able to read about many of the exciting things that happened at this year's FileMaker Developer's Conference in San Francisco.

Some of the highlights will include:

• Information on FileMaker plug-ins and add-ons
• Some exciting new techniques we've begun to implement which will benefit our customers

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Introducting the Compu-Books Newsletter

We've started a new newsletter which we plan on producing on a monthly basis. Similar to this blog, the newsletter will contain information on product updates, press releases and general happenings here at Compu-Books.

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Linda Pitts to Lecture at the FileMaker DevCon 2009 in San Francisco!

Linda Pitts, owner of Compu-Books, will be lecturing at the 2009 FileMaker DevCon. She will be holding a session about accounting software for Mac & Windows and leading a workshop that goes into detail about sharing data with MYOB accounting software.

To learn more about the conference and/or to register to attend, visit FileMaker's website.

Introducing Financing Contract Builder

Financing Contract Builder will create customer loans / financing contracts with payment schedules. It also projects monthly income and prints payment receipts and payoff balances.

Store customer information and payment history, auto-calculate monthly payment amounts.

Utilizes one click to create a payment schedule for financing. Applies late fees to loan & record late fee payments and much more!

Learn more about Financing Contract Builder by visiting its product information page on the Compu-Books website.