Purchasing Microsoft Powerpoint - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

FEIGN · 11-21-2006, 03:31 PM

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..

filtherton · 11-21-2006, 04:45 PM

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?).

Psycho Dad · 11-21-2006, 05:37 PM

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

Tirian · 11-22-2006, 08:42 AM

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 !

11-21-2006, 03:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
FEIGN Upright Location: NEW JERSEY	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.. __________________ Remember, where ever you go, there you are.

11-21-2006, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Psycho Dad Mulletproof Location: Some nucking fut house.	If you only need to view Powerpoint files, there is a free viewer. __________________ Don't always trust the opinions of experts.

11-21-2006, 04:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
filtherton Junkie Location: In the land of ice and snow.	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?).

11-22-2006, 08:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tirian Addict Location: Canada	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 !