[TriLUG] Presentation Software

[David Both]

There are several options, but I use LibreOffice which has great compatibility 
with existing presentations. I am not sure about the import filters for 
Freelance, but since OpenOffice is free you have little to lose by trying it.

Good luck.

On 03/11/2013 12:10 PM, Grawburg wrote:
> I am making my slow transition to Linux from OS/2 (will always keep my finger there) and some Windows (I get paid nicely to do Excel 2003 work) there is one piece of software I'd like some suggestions for.
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> I usually use Lotus Freelance Graphics to make the few presentations I need...avoiding PowerPoint on general principle.
> OpenOffice Impress does not impress me - very little in the way of templates, backgrounds, etc.  I will try Lotus using Wine but wonder if there is good Linux-based presentation product that folks are aware of. Doesn't have to be free, but much more than $50 may rule it out.
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