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<p>Worldwide conference for corporate and independent FileMaker developers to<br />
focus on future directions of data for the Web and Workgroups. Register<br />
online at <a href="http://www.filemaker.com/devcon" title="www.filemaker.com/devcon">www.filemaker.com/devcon</a></p>
<p>SANTA CLARA, Calif., -- May 8, 2000 -- "The Future of Data: Workgroup, Web<br />
and Beyond" will be the theme of the FileMaker Developer Conference 2000,<br />
to take place August 27-30 at the Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa,<br />
Palm Desert, California, it was announced by FileMaker, Inc. The annual<br />
conference will boast a wide variety of general, business and technical<br />
sessions focused on current and future directions of FileMaker Pro database<br />
technology.</p>
<p>Last year's conference, which drew a record 1,200 corporate and independent<br />
FileMaker Pro database developers from 28 countries, featured several new<br />
product previews by FileMaker, Inc.</p>
<p>Quotes from last year's attendees</p>
<p>"A marvelous sense of the FileMaker community/family - FileMaker truly<br />
values their users and developers," said Susan Chandlee, BSW International.</p>
<p>"It was the most well developed, information-intensive experience I have<br />
attended. I would highly recommend it for all ability levels. Tremendous<br />
value!" commented Donna Reynolds, Minuteman Tech HS.</p>
<p>"One of the most eye opening, informative and enjoyable experiences in my<br />
professional education," observed Andrew Beuscher, Print Audit Services.</p>
<p>"I got at least one new idea or tip that I will use from almost every<br />
session," stated Melissa Kurtz, The Kurtz Advantage.</p>
<p>Conference Session Overview</p>
<p>The following is a preliminary listing of this year's technical sessions:<br />
XML and FileMaker Pro Fundamentals; FileMaker Strategies and Directions;<br />
Interface & Interaction Design; Pluginology; FileMaker Pro and the Web<br />
(Basic to Advanced); XML / FileMaker Pro Integration; Designing Scalable<br />
Databases; Integrating FileMaker Pro with a Palm Pilot; Overview of Active<br />
X and the FileMaker Pro 5 Object Model: Making FileMaker for Windows Dance;<br />
Document Management Using FileMaker Pro 5; Configuring FileMaker Server:<br />
Designing Multi-user Solutions (Intermediate and Advanced); Real World<br />
FileMaker: Ten Tips to Automate Workflow with FileMaker Pro; Implementing<br />
FileMaker Pro Development Standards; Database Security; Data Modeling for<br />
FileMaker Pro Developers; Scripting and Calculations (Intermediate and<br />
Advanced); Stretching the Capabilities of FileMaker Pro; and Providing the<br />
Power Reporting System.</p>
<p>For a complete listing and description of conference sessions and the<br />
conference schedule go to <a href="http://www.filemaker.com/devcon" title="www.filemaker.com/devcon">www.filemaker.com/devcon</a>.</p>
<p>Cybersatirist Bob Hirschfeld (<a href="http://www.bobsfridge.com" title="http://www.bobsfridge.com">http://www.bobsfridge.com</a>), who has been<br />
featured on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, will kick off the conference on<br />
August 27.</p>
<p>Registrants signing up for the conference before July 7 will save $200 off<br />
the regular registration fee.</p>
<p>The FileMaker Developer Conference is co-sponsored by FileMaker, Inc. and<br />
ADVISOR MEDIA, Inc., publishers of FILEMAKER PRO ADVISOR Magazine.</p>
<p>FileMaker, Inc. is a worldwide leader in database solutions for workgroups<br />
and individuals, from the desktop to the Web. Its award-winning FileMaker<br />
Pro line of database software provides relational power, instant and custom<br />
Web publishing and legendary ease-of-use. FileMaker, Inc., is a subsidiary<br />
of Apple Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL).</p>
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