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Claris Canada has found that its FileMaker Pro database has a strong following among government users. Version 2.1 of the database appeared in 1993, and continuing development toward a more 'relational' model with increased functionality in future versions is likely to broaden the appeal.
FileMaker Pro is for users who want to do their own database work," says John Phelan, product manager at Claris. "It has a low entry point, but it also has lots of headroom to expand. Users can bring in third parties if they want, such as the information systems department. But they don't have to. It's designed for a broad user...