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<p>SANTA CLARA, CA -- May 14, 2001 -- FileMaker announced today the U.S.<br />
availability of FileMaker Pro 5.5 database software, which adds support for<br />
native Mac OS X and Windows 2000 (logo-certified), enhanced connectivity<br />
with corporate data sources, and rich new Web publishing features.</p>
<p>FileMaker Pro 5.5 is the world's first software to both run in native mode<br />
on Mac OS X, Apple's next-generation operating system, and gain<br />
logo-certification for Windows 2000.</p>
<p>Designed to increase productivity of knowledge workers and workgroups,<br />
FileMaker Pro 5.5 makes it easy via dynamic two-way ODBC to connect<br />
workgroup and corporate data. Its new record-level security and<br />
server-related features also fit with IT requirements. Enhanced Instant Web<br />
Publishing enables higher fidelity and increased functionality when working<br />
with FileMaker solutions via a browser.</p>
<p>FileMaker Pro 5.5 is the flagship of a new product line including FileMaker<br />
Server 5.5, FileMaker Pro 5.5 Unlimited for more robust Web publishing, and<br />
FileMaker Developer 5.5.</p>
<p>The new line of software will meet the changing needs of workgroups by<br />
adding support for several platforms:<br />
* FileMaker Server 5.5 will run on Linux;<br />
* FileMaker Pro 5.5 will support Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 for Windows 2000<br />
Servers, and Windows 2000 Terminal Services;<br />
* FileMaker Mobile, which runs on Palm OS today, will run on Pocket PC, and<br />
will support the i-mode standard for wireless Internet services in Japan.</p>
<p>(Please see companion news release for details on new products and directions.)</p>
<p>"The essence of FileMaker endures in FileMaker Pro 5.5, so knowledge<br />
workers can easily solve even more of their own information needs, creating<br />
and sharing databases within workgroups," said Dominique Goupil, FileMaker<br />
president. "To be productive, workgroups need to connect with corporate<br />
systems. With the new FileMaker Pro 5.5 dynamic SQL query feature,<br />
corporate data sources can be easily integrated with workgroup solutions.<br />
Users can run their own reports on corporate data sources, freeing valuable<br />
IT time."</p>
<p>Customers praise data connectivity, expanded platforms Data connectivity<br />
and expanded platform support are among the new FileMaker Pro 5.5 features<br />
praised by customers who evaluated beta software.</p>
<p>"I am particularly impressed with the integration with Microsoft Office. My<br />
corporation relies on both Microsoft Office and FileMaker, and since they<br />
can talk to each other, many tasks can be automated," said Ihor Lukiw,<br />
senior scientist, Schering-Plough Research Institute.</p>
<p>"The most significant feature from WizardWorld.com's perspective is the SQL<br />
query functionality," said Jeff Hanes, database engineer, WizardWorld.<br />
"Since all of our live data resides in an Oracle database, this will allow<br />
us to access our data with a much more user-friendly and cost-effective<br />
interface. By using the SQL query function, we will be able to generate<br />
reports in FileMaker, using FileMaker layout tools. This will save us a<br />
great deal of time and money, as high-end professional reporting tools for<br />
Oracle can be prohibitively expensive and difficult to configure. With<br />
FileMaker, I will be able to generate custom reports without having to<br />
learn a new software package."</p>
<p>According to senior IT analyst John Feinberg, Hoffman LaRoche, "For<br />
corporate or mid-size users, it is rare that data stands alone, and now<br />
FileMaker 5.5 makes it more useable in a corporate environment. With<br />
version 5.5, you can now build databases quickly and use them in a<br />
corporate setting."</p>
<p>New Features in FileMaker Pro 5.5<br />
FileMaker Pro 5.5 is available today in the U.S. for $249 (suggested<br />
single-unit price; volume license pricing available) at the FileMaker Store<br />
((<a href="http://store.filemaker.com/" title="http://store.filemaker.com/">http://store.filemaker.com/</a>)http://store.filemaker.com/), from your local<br />
resellers, or by calling 1-800-325-2747. See<br />
<p>Mac OS X native (Carbon): FileMaker Pro 5.5 is one of the earliest native<br />
productivity applications for Mac OS X. It takes advantage of the color and<br />
fluid motion of the Aqua interface, and the stability and reliability of<br />
Mac OS X. FileMaker Pro 5.5 for Mac OS X also allows PDF files to be stored<br />
in container fields, making it easy to manage or archive important<br />
documents in a FileMaker solution.</p>
<p>Windows 2000 logo-certified: FileMaker Pro 5.5 has passed the stringent<br />
requirements of the Windows 2000 Certification program, ensuring that it is<br />
a well-behaved application which runs reliably on the Microsoft Windows<br />
2000 family of operating systems. Certified applications require less<br />
administration and downtime, and can help workgroups maximize their Windows<br />
2000 investment by taking advantage of Windows 2000 technologies and<br />
features. FileMaker Pro 5.5 also delivers full support for the<br />
accessibility features in Windows 2000, providing greater usability for<br />
sight-impaired users.</p>
<p>New dynamic SQL query feature: Corporate data sources such as Microsoft SQL<br />
Server, Oracle and SAP can be easily integrated into FileMaker Pro 5.5<br />
workgroup solutions. Knowledge workers can automatically run their own<br />
reports on corporate data sources, freeing valuable IT time.</p>
<p>"SQL Execute" script step: IT developers and administrators can automate<br />
SQL data exchange for users via the new "SQL Execute" script step. Once a<br />
developer has created a script, launched by clicking a button, a user can<br />
update ODBC data sources, without writing any complex SQL queries.</p>
<p>Enhanced Instant Web Publishing: FileMaker Pro 5.5 can publish a solution<br />
to the Web with higher fidelity and interactive buttons. FileMaker Pro 5.5<br />
Instant Web Publishing now supports relational value lists, multi-step<br />
scripts, professional table view layouts, and JavaScript-based button<br />
roll-overs. The FileMaker Pro 5.5 Web Companion, with a new multi-threaded<br />
HTTP Server (1.1 standard) delivers data faster than ever.</p>
<p>New data exchange features: Easily import and format data from Excel<br />
workbooks even if not in one orderly table, and from Excel named ranges;<br />
FileMaker Pro 5.5 now uses the standard QuickTime graphics engine to<br />
translate foreign graphics formats into formats that can be displayed in<br />
container fields; PDF documents can be stored in container fields (Mac OS X<br />
only).</p>
<p>Record-by-record access privileges: User access to data can be easily<br />
controlled at the record level, adding another level of data security over<br />
peer-to-peer and client/server networks and the Web.</p>
<p>Enhanced password security: New "Change Password" privilege lets IT<br />
administrators prevent a user locking out other users.</p>
<p>Disable new database: New administrative option for IT management provides<br />
greater control over the creation of new databases.</p>
<p>No idle disconnect: FileMaker Pro 5.5 will not "time out" and disconnect<br />
when no user input is detected. This is useful when the software is running<br />
as a Web or ODBC server, for example, and can be maintained like other<br />
servers.</p>
<p>Note on FileMaker Pro 5.5 for Mac OS X: ODBC import, toolbars, the Send<br />
Mail script step with mail.app, and FileMaker Mobile are not supported<br />
under Mac OS X. Check <a href="http://www.filemaker.com/support" title="www.filemaker.com/support">www.filemaker.com/support</a> for updates.</p>
<p>FileMaker is a leading provider to the growing Web-publishing and workgroup<br />
database markets. FileMaker lets departments and teams create databases to<br />
manage and track projects, assets and people. Its award-winning FileMaker<br />
line of database software provides relational power, instant and custom Web<br />
publishing and legendary ease-of-use. FileMaker is the database software<br />
subsidiary of Apple Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL).</p>
<p>Customer Contact: 1-800-325-2747 (for information and to order).</p>
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