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A Brief PowerPoint on PowerPoint. History. Originally developed by Forethought Inc. in 1984 Originally called “Presenter” In 1987 Forethought Inc. bought by Microsoft for $14 million USD renamed Presenter to PowerPoint. Purpose. Interesting and informative presentation Clear and concise
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History • Originally developed by Forethought Inc. in 1984 • Originally called “Presenter” • In 1987 Forethought Inc. bought by Microsoft for $14 million USD • renamed Presenter to PowerPoint
Purpose • Interesting and informative presentation • Clear and concise • Give visuals to go along with presentation • Art of PowerPoint set mood to presentation
What it is not • Compliment, not supplement presentation • Long, whole explanations • A work of art
Sources • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_PowerPoint • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forethought,_Inc.