Hi Ted-
You can't get FileMaker Server donated because you must own a single copy
of FM software in order to receive a donation of that software. When I
patiently explained (several times and ways) that if one owned a copy of
FileMaker Server, then one wouldn't need a copy of FileMaker Server, they
simply repeated the same sentence over and over. It's hopeless.
We bought a copy at the non-profit discount for $470. [Hint: you can only
get the non-profit discount if you buy 10 items or more from FileMaker. We
initially bought 9 user licenses and the Server. When our donation for 20
user licenses came in, we got the 9 user licenses refunded, but kept the
Server at the discounted rate. It was an honest mistake, however, since we
thought we weren't getting the donation.]
Maybe several non-profits should form a "network" and jointly buy one
FileMaker Server, and then request more copies for others in the
network. Has anyone tried/considered this? How shady is this?
--Amy
At 11:18 AM 3/23/01 -0600, you wrote:
>A group in the area has ebase on FM 4 (one license) running on a windows
>local network with 5 workstations. They're getting more licenses donated
>from FM and will put ebase on the "file server" on the network - no
>applications run on this computer but it stores files for all users on the
>network.
>
>Assuming they're not using FM Server but have the network setup described
>above and a license for every station (~ 5), what are some other factors
>that could help make ebase more stable on their network? The amount of RAM?
>If so, how much? Other factors?
>
>They have talked about getting FM Server b/c it would be more stable. The
>cost is prohibitive. FM told them they can't get server donated
>until/unless they buy a copy of FM Server. Has anyone ever received FM
>Server as a donation? Did you already own it? How many copies would one
>need?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Ted
>
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