Christopher: You asked about a simple database program. That's why Bento was suggested.
On Jun 7, 2011, at 5:39 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > Maybe I was mistaking but by the looks of this thread, I thought it was set > that Bento was a program Apple suggested for doing PowerPoint stuff. As for > how I know it didn't have the other features, the company who is interviewing > me, verified that the rep over the phone I spoke with was mistaking on it > having them. > > Chris. > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zachary Kline" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 6:41 PM > Subject: Re: Openning a file before my job interview on Monday > > > Hi Chris, > Umm, how will Bento, a database app, help you with powerpoint presentations? > I'm glad to know your particular presentation worked well. I hate to be the > devil's advocate here, but are you sure there were none of those advanced > features in the presentation? If Keynote wasn't able to handle them, it > might not have mentioned them. > Best, > Zack. > On Jun 7, 2011, at 3:30 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > >> Huh! I'll have to look into that. For what it's worth, Keynote did the >> trick, but, if I'm gonna get more into power point down the road, which at >> this point, I'm unsure, I'll certainly consider looking at this app you >> mention. >> >> Chris. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pete Nalda" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 6:08 PM >> Subject: Re: Openning a file before my job interview on Monday >> >> >> Seems Bento is the one Apple pushes. I've never gotten a chance to play >> with it though. I've seen screenshots, and it looks really user friendly. >> You might could get a demo of it in an Apple Store. >> >> On Jun 7, 2011, at 4:56 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: >> >>> Actually, I'm impressed! Keynote did beautifully! with the file. It took >>> me a bit to get the hang of how to navigate the application, but once I got >>> the hang of it, it was quite a breeze. Now, having said that, for one, the >>> lady was mistaking. there was no transitioning nor audio/video, so I have >>> no idea how Keynote would a handled that with VO. Speaking of Keynote, by >>> the way, as longas where on that subject, I thought Keynote was a database >>> program, not a presentation app. so, what then do you all recommend for a >>> good database app that isn't real powerful. I don't want an MS Accewss for >>> the Mac, if you will. I just need something real down dirty sweet and >>> simple/non powerful. Just something for incredibly basic functionality. >>> >>> Chris. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pierre Heim" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 3:56 PM >>> Subject: Re: Openning a file before my job interview on Monday >>> >>> >>> Hi Chris, >>> >>> you can try the PowerPoint Viewer if you have a Windows installation. It is >>> free and can be downloaded from the MS website. Keynote works also but has >>> the compatibility problem as Zack has already mentioned. I think there's >>> the same problem with Open Office/Libre Office. >>> >>> Greetings, Pierre >>> >>> Am 07.06.2011 um 03:52 schrieb Zachary Kline: >>> >>>> Hi Chris, >>>> I do believe Keynote will open .ppt files. Whether its support is good >>>> enough to handle all the advanced features your slideshow apparently has I >>>> don't know. This is yet another example of the assumption most businesses >>>> seem to still have that Microsoft software in one form or another is close >>>> at hand. >>>> Best, >>>> Zack. >>>> On Jun 6, 2011, at 5:44 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: >>>> >>>>> Guys, I do not own Microsoft Office for Windows, and as you all know, >>>>> it's not accessible on the Mac. >>>>> >>>>> I have a job interview this Monday, however one of the requirements prior >>>>> to the interview is to review a power point presentation. I definitely >>>>> have the file on my drive, and admittedly, haven't tried openning it, but >>>>> it's just a standard .ppt file. I've been told however that it's not >>>>> exactly a simple little slide show, it has auto slide transitioning, >>>>> background audio naration, basically the whole 9 yards. They did say as a >>>>> very last resort, they could have someone go through the presentation >>>>> with me in person before or during my interview, but it's way more >>>>> prefered that I view it ahead of time. I do have the latest version of >>>>> IWorks, but to the best of my understanding nothing'll open a power point >>>>> file that is including in that bundle of apps. So, I have been told >>>>> Preview will open it within some reason. So, what's the best thing you >>>>> all recommend, and can you all give me a little hand, how to navigate >>>>> through this? Yes the file is copy written, but it's freely available >>>>> for absolutely anyone, whehter applying or not to freely at will download >>>>> and view. So I'd be happy off list thus fore, to send this file to >>>>> anyone who would like it to see if they can get it to work to then better >>>>> assist me with navigating it. But! generally speaking, what's the best >>>>> way to go about doing this? >>>>> >>>>> Chris. >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> --------------- >>> >>> VfB ein Leben lang! >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> Egun On, Lagunak! 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