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CROOKED ARM OFFERS SNEAK PEAK OF EAVESDROP AT MACWORLD EXPO

Eavesdrop Grants FileMaker Pro Database Administrators Unprecedented Server Monitoring and Notification Capabilities

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., January 9, 2006 – Macworld Conference and Expo, Booth #927 – Crooked Arm Corp. today began conducting hands-on demonstrations of Eavesdrop™, a forthcoming Mac-only utility for FileMaker® Server administrators. Currently under development, Eavesdrop allows administrators to automatically monitor FileMaker servers and generate custom notifications.

"Eavesdrop fills a void in the FileMaker administrator’s took kit," said Stuart Gripman, founder and president of Crooked Arm. "Never before has there been a tool that will automatically monitor your FileMaker servers for system availability, file availability, and user status."

“Most administrators learn of a server problem when a frantic user calls," Gripman continued. "The user only knows he can’t open a database so the administrator has to go on a fishing expedition to track down the problem. Eavesdrop corrects that in two ways: by notifying the administrator of a problem prior to the frantic call, and by providing the administrator with informative clues via custom email and on-screen alerts."

"beezwax datatools has seen its share of server issues over the years, which can happen at the most inopportune times," said Julian Nadel, president of beezwax datatools, inc. "The Eavesdrop design provides a logical and sorely needed notification capability for any server administrator.. So far, Eavesdrop looks quite promising for FileMaker developers who want to go mobile themselves, making freedom an exciting prospect."

Eavesdrop is a customizable server administrator's tool, allowing for monitoring of overall system availability, specific file availability and specific user status. Running invisibly in the background of Mac OS X, Eavesdrop can be configured to provide information notifications to administrators directly on screen, or using email, which can be forwarded to remote SMS-compatible devices such as a cell phone or PDA. Eavesdrop supports password protected FileMaker Servers.

About Crooked Arm Corp.
Headquartered in Berkeley, California, Crooked Arm Corp. is a FileMaker Solutions Alliance Partner company that provides powerful and intuitive FileMaker solutions to suit the unique needs of each client. Crooked Arm clients are set apart by discerning taste for elegant solutions that are visually pleasing and easy to use while addressing complex business-driven needs. Additional information can be found at <http://www.crookedarm.com/>.

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