"Why is this a problem?" It's a problem, Bob, because there are users who regularly monitor their logs, and find their ability to effectively do so hampered by needless junk messages generated by PowerPoint.
The original post had a legitimate and politely-worded question. A response suggesting that the poster "get over it" (my paraphrase) is neither helpful nor civil.
A little more on-topic: the problem remains as of Version 12.1.9.
Re: Macros & alternatives ... What I mean is how would they "remove the ability to change it"? ... > They would install Excel with a high setting, ... > Bob Phillips... >>> system variables, etc., and within Excel to run macros by setting the ... (microsoft.public.excel.programming)
Re: Opinions Wanted. Best Centralized logging Solutions. ... >:What do you feel is the best centralized logging solution.... > - ability to handle data quickly (e.g., ... > - ability to analyze the logs in flexible ways ... -Need to be able to route logs from various syslog devices,... (comp.security.misc)
Re: Opinions Wanted. Best Centralized logging Solutions. ... :What do you feel is the best centralized logging solution.... - flexibility in separating out messages to distinct files... - ability to handle data quickly (e.g., ... - ability to analyze the logs in flexible ways ... (comp.security.misc)
Re: system restore turned off by group policy ..."Bob I" wrote: ...John Gregory wrote: ... I think the ability to back up the system is ..."system restore has been turned off by group policy". ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: Possible tree desease ... > bob whitehead wrote in message ... >> The only description i can give is they look like poppy seeds only ... >> I'm affraid i don't know what type of tree the logs are from. ... (uk.rec.gardening)