(Here’s the official word from FileMaker confirming compatibility with Lion.) Update from FileMaker on 7/20/11: and regarding Lion compatibility. There may be a minor revision coming…so wait until FileMaker says it’s OK. The latest version of FileMaker will be fully supported and should have no problems running on Lion. So what does this mean for FileMaker database users? You’ll need to find replacements for them if you upgrade. Click on the Kind column heading to sort the applications by kind.Īny applications listed as “Classic” or “PowerPC” will no longer run under Lion.Under the Software heading on the left, click on Applications.From the Apple menu, choose About This Mac.
To determine if an application you use regularly is affected, follow these steps:
So applications like AppleWorks, Quicken 2007, older versions of Microsoft Office and others will no longer be operational. Compatibility software called “ Rosetta” will not be included as part of Lion.
One of the changes that will affect some Mac users is the inability of Lion to run older PowerPC-based software. Lion, the next version of the Mac OS, is due in a few weeks.
