Re: How to open Powerpoint Files
From: Steve Rindsberg (abuse_at_localhost.com)
Date: 04/22/04
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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 16:33:50 EDT
> Welp... Yes, true, but...
> ZIP technology became integrated into Windows ME and XP, right?
XP, yes. ME, dunno. Never touch the stuff.
> And wasn't Acrobat Reader 5.0 bundled into Windows 2000 and ME?
Nope. Many computer OEMs include Reader, but it's not part of Windows.
> So... why not at least integrate reader capabilities for the
> mostly widely used Office programs into the core functionality of
> Windows XP? Or do you think that would be grounds for a lawsuit???
Lawyers over here, MS' deep pockets over there. Any excuse in the middle.
No problem. How many lawsuits ya want? ;-)
>
> "Sonia" <scds@nowherebuthere.com> wrote in message
> news:Oapb0hBKEHA.1000@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > Eek! Are you trying to set Microsoft up for another lawsuit? Bundle?
> Bad
> > word.
> >
> > On a more serious note, the PowerPoint Viewer is a very specialized
> > application and is used by a very small percentage of Windows users. It
> > would be better to ask why people who mail their presentations to others
> > don't consider the possibility that they won't be able to view them. When
> > you send an email attachment, it is good practice to explain what the
> > attachment is, whether it has been virus scanned, how it can be opened and
> > what software is required, and what the sender expects in return. I
> > consider this to be the sender's minimum responsibility and I, very
> frankly,
> > will not open unsolicited email attachments without this information, even
> > if I know the person.
> >
> > --
> > Sonia, MS PowerPoint MVP Team
> > Autorun CD software, templates, and tutorials
> > http://www.soniacoleman.com/
> >
> >
> > "Jeff Chapman" <japchap@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23X5TSEBKEHA.3292@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > You know, all of these questions about PowerPoint
> > > viewers that I see on this newsgroup make me
> > > wonder if the PowerPoint viewer shouldn't be
> > > bundled into the next version of Windows as an
> > > accessory. It certainly would make life a lot easier
> > > for people. Saves them the trouble of asking people
> > > how to open and view the file, or of downloading
> > > the viewer!
> > >
> > > Opinions, anyone?
> > >
> > > - JC
> > >
> > > "Bela Nyitrai" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:26ab01c42808$274b4430$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> > > > How can I open E-mail attachments, which were created by
> > > > the sender, using Powerpoint program and have a file
> > > > extension: pps ?
> > > > I have Windows XP Home, Outlook Express 6.0 and Microsoft
> > > > Works 7.0
> > > > Thanks for your help
> > > > Bela
> > >
> >
> >
>
-- Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com PPTools: www.pptools.com
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