FileMaker Pro 6
© 2003 Filemaker, Inc.
This powerful integrated database is now in its 6th version, and would be a perfect way to challenge the middle or high school student who is ready for a serious database utility. Designed for both Windows XP/2000 or Mac (OSX or OS9), the top ten new features described in the promotional materials include the ability to import images or movies directly from a computer desktop, integrated XML import and export, more templates, global find and replace data (finally!), easier finds and exclusions, a format painter tool and compatibility with 5.x databases. This is the ideal tool for managing a school or library information system from the ground up, providing you have the technical prowess. Note that access to web published content is limited to 10 unique IP addresses per 12 hour period. Student editions cost $150 and Server and Unlimited versions cost $1000 and are designed for sharing databases within school districts (up to 250 simultaneous users) or with the public (by way of the Internet). See FileMaker Pro 8.0.
$300, Windows, Macintosh
Teaches: math and logic