On Mon, 27 Dec 2004, Jackie Klinnert wrote: > > The only problems is he needs his powerpoint documents. > > He doesn't mind buying MS Office, because having the Mac is worth it. > > But, is there a cheaper way he can convert and save as a PowerPoint > > documents than buying MS office? > > > > I would find a college student in your family to purchase the > educational version of Office. It's much cheaper for people in > education. He might as well have the "real thing" than to mess around > using similar products that may or may not convert properly. PowerPoint > reader does just what it says, it reads PPS files, it doesn't make > them.
True, but you could also get Keynote. It will read most ppt files (though with some apparently inconsistent problems), but it can *export* to Quicktime, PowerPoint and PDF. -- Non Illegitimi Carborundum -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
