Purchasing Microsoft Powerpoint
 

I hope someone out there can help me.

I have a laptop with Windows XP Microsoft Office 2003 Basic Edition and I need to get Powerpoint, what's the best (i.e. easiest, cheapest, or just the best) way to get Powerpoint on my system.

Also if I buy a stand alone version of Powerpoint can I get more than one install on it, if so how many.

One more thing (I hope I am not asking too much, if so, I am sorry) Is OpenOffice.org (open source office program) worth looking into as an alternative.

Thank you all in advance..

I've use openoffice.org as my powerpoint substitute for a couple years. I've never had a problem, but then again, i don't really use it all that much. I would highly recommend openoffice.org if you don't want to plop down the money for powerpoint(can you even buy just powerpoint?).

If you only need to view Powerpoint files, there is a free viewer.

I too use OpenOffice. I've even been using in the office (an MS shop) and nobody has really noticed that I'm not using MS. Love it !