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Re: Which FMP version does work on which MacOS

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On Thu, 22 Oct 2015 09:38:20 +1300, David Empson wrote:
>  Martin ?rautmann <t-usenet@gmx.net> wrote:
> 
> > I just learned that FMP9 does not work on El Capitan, MacOS 10.11
> > 
> > Is there any reliable info around which does still work where?
> 
>  Not really. The only absolutely clear information is minimum system
>  requirements (the application will not launch on older systems), and any
>  known issues that FileMaker Inc. publishes.
> 
>  After a new OS X version is released, FM Inc. usually only tests the
>  latest version of FileMaker (e.g. FM 14 in the case of OS X 10.11), and
>  publishes a document listing known features, then issues software
>  updates over time to fix some or all of the known issues.

It's a pity that a database company is not able to provide a bug
tracking database where to find what does work where - but that's more
specific for open source apps than for commercial tools

I'd welcome an open (FMP) database in the net where people could enter
theire more or less anecdotal evidence to form a more conclusive image
what does work or not

>  In most cases, they do not test earlier versions, so the only
>  information you have to go on is anecdotal reports as to whether an
>  older version works on a later system (and that may depend on exactly
>  which features each person is using).

As for most companies, they just want to sell their latest software.
Backwards tests just cost time and money while it will not provide new
customers.

However, with the latest speed of Apple to provide new and updated MacOS
versions, I do hesitate more and more to change the system, risking that
essential programs will no longer work

I sticked to 10.4, to 10.6 for a rather long time - not to speak of
MacOS7, while I skipped MacOS 8, 9, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2

> > which claims that FMP 10 and FMP 11 are not compatible with MacOS 10.9
> 
>  The table says that, but the text at the top explains it more clearly
>  (and still got it wrong):

yes, does not make me very comfortable


>  My friend has upgraded to OS X 10.11 and is still using FileMaker Pro
>  11, but so far I've only done a brief test on 10.11. I'm intending to
>  upgrade us to version 14 once it settles down.

Good to know that 10.11 could be ok

Thanks,
Martin

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  Re: Which FMP version does work on which MacOS Helpful Harry <HelpfulHarry@BusyWorking.com> - 2015-10-22 09:17 +1300
  Re: Which FMP version does work on which MacOS dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson) - 2015-10-22 09:38 +1300
    Re: Which FMP version does work on which MacOS Martin Τrautmann <t-usenet@gmx.net> - 2015-10-21 22:53 +0000
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