06/09/2013 - I get a ton of spam on my Mac, even though my mail server filters out lots of it. I use an excellent spam filter called SpamSieve to filter spam and deposit it in a Spam folder in Apple Mail. I got to thinking about an Applescript that could simplify my process.



06/04/2013 - Often, clients want a web application with blocks of text that they can edit themselves, rather than having to go back to the web designer to update things. For example, they may want to edit the greeting paragraph on the home page of their site, and they might want to bold some words or add color to words here and there.



02/10/2013 - I'm not saying that I Jailbroke my iPhone 5, but if I did, I'd tell you that I'm thrilled with how well it's working on my iPhone 5. Oops, did I just say MY iPhone 5? Silly me.



09/21/2012 - I’ve been a bit busy lately, with a trip to South Africa on safari, FileMaker Devcon in July, a new sailboat, other new developments... but haven’t gotten behind on my reading though. Here are some stout recommendations for Autumn 2012:



04/21/2012 - Longterm Solutions is pleased to announce the immediate availability of FileMaker 12 hosting.

About Longterm Solutions

Longterm Solutions was founded in 1986 by programmer and studio musician Bob Patin.

As a professional pianist and synthesist, Bob traveled with different recording artists, most notably The Everly Brothers, Crystal Gayle, Jerry Reed, and Ray Price. He has played on thousands of recording sessions, including albums by Alabama, Sawyer Brown, Mel Tillis, Jerry Reed, Pam Tillis, Crystal Gayle, and many others.

Bob has played for 4 Presidents: Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, George Bush, and Ronald Reagan, and has traveled worldwide as a touring musician.

The list of artists for whom he has played includes almost every big name in country music, and many from other genres as well. He has played concerts on 4 continents and continues to tour infrequently.

As a programmer and computer consultant, Bob has built Longterm Solutions from a one-man startup to a thriving company offering a variety of computer-related services.

Bob Patin is a FileMaker 11, 10 and 9 Certified Developer, and member of FileMaker Business Alliance and FileMaker TechNet.

Commercial Applications

Bob has written many commercially-available applications which are sold nationwide and used by musicians and music professionals all over the U.S. and in Europe. Longterm Solutions has designed and hosts more than 250 web sites, web database sites, and almost 400 FileMaker databases.

Longterm Solutions Servers

Longterm Solutions' server room is protected by a state of the art security system, which is monitored 24 hours a day.

Our network uses all Apple Mac servers, which are a combination of Xserves and G5 towers.

Our connection to the Internet backbone is provided by a bonded pair of T1 lines, which provides 3.0kbps of consistent connectivity.

Our servers are supported by a natural-gas generator, which starts automatically in the event of a power failure. Several UPS systems provide battery power during the 30-45 seconds during which the backup generator is starting.

All databases are backed up hourly; in addition, databases are backed up to DVD-R every 6 days, and stored in a fire vault. Approximately once per month, a copy of the database backups is moved to a safe-deposit box at a local bank.

FileMaker Database Solutions

Longterm Solutions uses the FileMaker Pro database application to develop cross-platform solutions for clients. These solutions can be easily ported to the web, providing worldwide access to any client or customer with a web browser. Longterm Solutions provides complete web database hosting services on its servers, which are located in Brentwood, Tennessee. Databases can also be hosted on one of several FileMaker Server machines, for access by clients who travel or who are located in multiple cities.

Web Site Development

Longterm Solutions develops and hosts web sites for clients; if you are interested in having a site developed for your personal or business needs, contact us for pricing and additional information.

Custom application and database development has been a mainstay for Longterm Solutions in the 90s and into this century. For references, please contact us and we'll be glad to provide you with the names of clients who would be glad to speak with you.

Longterm Solutions is an Associate Member of the FileMaker Business Alliance, a group of professional FileMaker developers dedicated to bringing world-class solutions to the business world.