Tech Specs & Requirements For InBloom
What's included with InBloom?
Upon purchase, we deliver the full downloadable product to you via email so you can get started without delay. The downloadable version contains the InBloom product software, and electronic version of the product documentation in PDF format, and an email that contains your license key.
What's required to use InBloom?
If your business requires more than one computer, you need a separate copy of FileMaker Pro on each computer from which you wish to access FileMaker Pro files via a network (or remotely via the internet). If you need to use InBloom with more than 5 concurrent computers you will also need a copy of FileMaker Server 8. The minimum version you need of FileMaker Pro to run InBloom is version 8.5.
If you are using the InBloom Lite, you do not need any additional software.
If you don't already own copies of FileMaker Pro or you need to upgrade to a newer version (FileMaker currently has some great deals on upgrades), our advice is to call FileMaker Inc at 408.987.7000. If you need 10 or more licenses, call their free 800.725.2747 number to inquire about their volume license promotions: the savings can be significant as they have volume discounts and the occasional special offer! But don't hesitate to shop around, Amazon.com
System Requirements (Based on FileMaker 8.5)
Macintosh
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Windows
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The hardware requirements for InBloom are minimal. The lowest machine recommended is a G4 Mac like a Mac mini or an eMac on the Mac side or a 1.5 ghz PC. And at the very least, look for a computer with a 5200 rpm hard drive; 7200 rpm is ideal. If you have multiple users, we strongly recommend that you designate a Mac or PC to do only one thing – serve your InBloom data over the network. You may already have a file server. Don't use this machine for both InBloom and your file server. Businesses with multiple point-of-sale cash registers would do well with a G5 Power Mac or Intel Mac Pro tower on the Mac side or a server-class PC. These robust machines will provide top performance for your business. If you have questions as to whether a particular computer would be appropriate for InBloom, send us an email at support@inbloomsoftware.com |
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Additional requirements (all platforms)
- Instant Web Publishing: A host computer with continuous access to the Internet or intranet via TCP/IP (FileMaker Pro 8.5 Advanced can manage up to five concurrent Instant Web Publishing sessions. See FileMaker Server 8 Advanced for increased capacity.)
- Web browser requirements: To use a database shared with Instant Web Publishing, Windows web users need Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.x or Firefox 1.x on Windows. On the Mac OS, web users need Safari 1.2.x (Mac OS X 10.3), Safari 2.0.x (Mac OS X 10.4) or Firefox 1.x only. On both platforms, some earlier versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer and Safari are blocked. Other Mozilla family browsers are not blocked but are unsupported and users will receive a dialog encouraging them to upgrade to a supported browser. JavaScript must be enabled in the web browser.
