Powerpoint.

[trish1234567]

I see there is available a free download of Powerpoint, but you have to download their toolbar.
Can any Abber tell me if this is safe - and genuine? Thanks.

[TTG]

Open Office has a Powerpoint variance called Impress. It's free.

[rojash]

I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole

[rojash]

TTG's post wasn't there when I started.
When I said "I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole", I was referring to the free Powerpoint donwload that requires you to install a toolbar.

[trish1234567]

Thanks rojash - so I'll take your advice and won't take the chance with the free Powerpoint.

Regarding Open Office TTG, this is often referred to on A.B. but I have never looked at it before, but today I have done just that. What would the Powerpoint variance be called. Also, who runs Openofice.org and why is it free?

Thanks to you both,.

[bibblebub]

It's free because people don't like Microsoft. Simple as that.

[trish1234567]

Hmmm, put like that bibblebub, it does seem simple reasoning. However, it is jolly difficult to get rid of some programmes if they decide to take your computer over.

[bibblebub]

I (along with many others) have been using OpenOffice for a long time, and if you can't afford the Microsoft Office suite of software then it is an excellent substitute.

[trish1234567]

Hmmm bibblebub, put like that it does seem simple.
However, can I run the Open Office alongside my Microsoft?

[bibblebub]

Yes, they are completely separate programs.

[trish1234567]

Well TTG, rojash & bibblebub ...... just downloaded the complete Open Office productivity suite and just going to try it out now! I absolutely rely and depend on your contributions. Many thanks for all your help.