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.

Database Design & Development

Longterm Solutions can design a database for you, geared to your needs and as flexible as you require for your business or personal use.

Longterm Solutions Founder and President Bob Patin is a FileMaker 9, 10 & 11 Certified Developer, and is dedicated to constantly refining and improving his FileMaker skills .

We use FileMaker Pro 11 for current database projects; solutions are totally cross-platform, designed to look excellent either in Windows or Mac OS X.

Databases hosted on our servers can be used by multiple users in an office environment, while serving double duty as the engine for a powerful web solution like a shopping cart, registration system, or information system. Changes made in the database either from the web or by a user logged in with FileMaker will be displayed immediately in all environments, displaying fresh data immediately to both web and remote users.

Services we provide include:

  • Database development from the ground up or using an existing database
  • Development can be done for either PC or Mac platform, and can be cross-platform if required
  • Databases are implemented using FileMaker Pro version 11, which is cross-platform and easily ported from Mac to PC or vice-versa. We can also develop using earlier versions of FileMaker if it is requested.
  • All solutions can be password-protected and encrypted if necessary
  • Longterm Solutions can provide on-site installation and support, as well as rapid Internet update services
  • Databases can be integrated into your web site for access by co-workers or by visitors to your public site

Consulting

Longterm Solutions will provide either on-site or in-office consulting on any computer or Internet-related issues; our standard hourly fees apply. View current fees

Using Databases on your Website

Longterm Solutions can also make it possible for you to have online databases for your web site needs. We write solutions using both FX.php and the FileMaker API.

We will be happy to provide references and samples of existing solutions. For information and pricing, please contact us.