hi all i was wondering if there is some type of hosting for filemaker that i can point some solutions to. i don't want to use it via web but the filemaker file itself? the client that i am working for wants the solution to work localy but i need a server to host it. they don't want the cost for a server then the cost of fm server. any help would be great.

Yes there are. I have used Point In Space for one of my clients and have been happy.

Core Solutions has a page up with a list of hosts in Canada and the U.S. I can be found here:

http://coresolutions.ca/options-for-hosting-your-filemaker-database

I don't know of any lists for Europe or Australia/Asia. Perhaps someone else will put up a pointer.

Have a look at our services:

http://www.pointinspace.com/

We have been providing professional FileMaker Hosting for over 11 years. Please let me know if you have any questions after reviewing our web site either here or off-list to jmay(at)pointinspace.com. Thanks!

- John