Did your computer come with any MS Office components installed? There are
several versions of this collection of application programs and none of them
come standard with Windows Operating Systems. They are NOT automatically
installed on all Windows computers. It is sometimes included in software
bundles that manufacturers preload a computer with, but not often due to the
cost of the full MS Office Suite (~$500 USD).
If you just want to view a PowerPoint file without editing it, your can
download the free viewer file from Microsoft. (Free) See this link:
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00436.htm
If your son/daughter wants to create or edit PowerPoint files, then you will
need to buy the software (MS PowerPoint 2002). Be careful not to buy an
upgrade version, since you do not have a version of PowerPoint to upgrade
from. (~$229 USD)
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00280.htm
In a very short time (within the month), PowerPoint 2003 will become
available to the public. You may want to wait briefly and purchase the most
recent version, or shop for discounts on PowerPoint 2002 (also called
PowerPoint XP).
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