Powerpoint

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 **__Powerpoint__**- a presentation program created by Microsoft.

**__History-__** created by Dennis Austin and Thomas Rudkin. Originally designed for Macs. A part of Microsft Office. Origanlly named, Presenter. Runs on Microsft Windows and Mac OS X. Due to problems with trademarks was renamed to Powerpoint. Changed in '97. Offers a clipboard that can hold multiple objects at once.

__**Comparison from Past and Present-**__

**Past**


 * designed for Mac
 * called "Presenter"
 * required Windows in 1993
 * part of Office XP in 2001


 * Present **
 * designed for all types of computers
 * proffesional quality templates
 * add photos, music, sound, and slide transition

﻿**__Purpose-__** to organize, communicate, inform, be informed. **__﻿__**

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