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Korben Dallas
Citizen
Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1548
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 6:54 pm: | 
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What's the fastest, cheapest way to get PowerPoint on my new computer? I have installed MS Office 2000 Small Business but it seems to have everything except PowerPoint. |
Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 12687
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 9:11 pm: |
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I think there's a tradeoff between fast and cheap. Fast is run to Staples or CompUSA. Cheap is some web site, such as http://www.jr.com or http://www.amazon.com
I don't think you can download it and pay for a license over the net.
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moving soon
Citizen
Username: Movingsoon
Post Number: 73
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 9:22 pm: |
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I thought I needed powerpoint. I was unable to find a way to get it that was both cheap and legal.
I ended up using Open Office (openoffice.org), a compatible program, which is free and legal. I also tried Star Office, which is cheap and legal. I mostly need to read files, and for doing that, either of these work. I can't vouch for how good they are at creating presentations, cause I don't do much of that. But it may be worth looking into |
Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 12689
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 9:25 pm: |
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Yeah, I've used OpenOffice. It doesn't look as slick as MS Office, but it works at least as well, and it makes totally compatible files. It's amazing what you get for free. That darned thing really works!
My last PC had OpenOffice rather than MS Office, because I couldn't get a good deal on MS at the time.
http://www.openoffice.org
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The Woeful Mr T
Citizen
Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1552
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 3:41 am: |
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Thanks. Can other folks running Powerpoint run and view OpenOffice files? |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 12697
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 7:27 am: |
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Yes, though the default is to save files in OpenOffice format, so you have to explicitly save in Office format. When you do that, yes, MS users can read and modify your files. When you save in Office format, it warns you that you might lose some formatting, but that doesn't seem to be true. Never had a problem!
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The Woeful Mr T
Citizen
Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1555
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 7:30 am: |
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I'm a bit nervous about it, frankly. I'm creating presentations for potential clients and they gotta look professonal and be compatible. I've ben looking for ppt on the web and staple seesm to have a decent price. I may take a ride over there later this morning.
Thanks, Tom and moving. |
Rick B
Citizen
Username: Ruck1977
Post Number: 999
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 8:11 am: |
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Office 2000 small business doesn't come with powerpoint? perhaps when installing office you or someone de-selected powerpoint thinking that you would not needed. Before going out to buy, atleast check your Office CD's and make sure. |
Rick B
Citizen
Username: Ruck1977
Post Number: 1000
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 8:15 am: |
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doht...well, that hope is dashed with a quick google search
Includes:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Small Business Tools
What a rip off....someday openoffice will take off and ms will have to stop nickle and diming people...
this may help in the meantime:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/powerpoint/howtobuy/default.mspx |
monster
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Username: Monster
Post Number: 2293
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 11:32 am: |
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Powerpoint Is Evil: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.09/ppt2.html
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Mayor McCheese
Supporter
Username: Mayor_mccheese
Post Number: 933
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 11:50 am: |
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Mr. T
I have powerpoint on CD. If you still need powerpoint I think I can help you out. I don't know what I am actually legally allowed you say in order to not get sued. So I will just say that I can meet with you any time after 4:00 today and solve your problem. So if you need me just let me know. |
The Woeful Mr T
Citizen
Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1556
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 11:55 am: |
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MMcC, you may have said too much already. But thanks. Can you please PL me with a phone number where I can reach you if my trip to Staples is unsatisfactory?
Hey Pockey Way |
Dave
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Username: Dave
Post Number: 8796
Registered: 4-1997
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 12:15 pm: |
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A few more options.
http://microsoft.toddverbeek.com/present.html |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1831
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 2:06 pm: |
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assuming you are in college, have a kid in college, are an educator, etc. -- you can get the Student & Teachers version -- which can be installed on up to 3 PCs (legitimately).
Costco has the suite (WOrd, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook) for about $115.
;-) btw, no id needed to buy this verion....
/p |
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