My insiders tell me that version 8 will be out by the end of this year, and that it will be so radically different that they will drop the version 8 moniker for something totally different. Sounds like FileMaker will be solidifying the program changes made in version 7, and finally differentiating the product from previous versions in the market place. This is all speculation at this point, but I do trust my source and the information as received directly from the mothership.
FileMaker are such good stewards of their product, the changes will most likely be very welcome, and only help to improve the positioning and functionality of the title.
My 2 cents worth.