Re: [tlug] Alternatives to MS-Powerpoint?

["Keith Bawden" <keith@example.com>]

> My question is whether there are any lightweight (emphasis on
> lightweight) alternatives for PPT files in Linux. For instance, I
> usually try to stay away from OpenOffice.org or KOffice for my office
> needs, since I consider them too heavy for my computer. I tend to use
> Abiword or antiword to open .doc files and gnumeric for spreadsheets.
> I just need to read these files, but if editing can also be provided,
> the better it is. Is there any program that I can use to open and
> visualize Powerpoint files in Linux without devouring all my memory
> resources?

Hello,

I have no idea if this would work. If you only want to view the files
you might be able to use the "free" PowerPoint viewer with wine.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=428D5727-43AB-4F24-90B7-A94784AF71A4&displaylang=en

Regards, Keith