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Claris International Inc., known as Claris and formerly FileMaker Inc., is a software development company founded in 1987. Operating as a subsidiary of Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.), Claris was established to separate Apple's application software activities from its hardware and operating systems. Headquartered in Cupertino, the company was notably given the source code and copyright to several Apple programs, including MacWrite and MacPaint, which formed part of its early product portfolio. While specific revenue figures, employee counts, and key leadership details are not provided, its unique origin and role within Apple's ecosystem define its market position in the software industry.