powerpoint alternative in SuSE linux?

[Linux_Newb_Noob]

Alright, I have the need to use Microsoft powerpoint to present a project to my class on Monday. However...since I obviously don't use windows, are there any programs on SuSE linux that can also make a powerpoint presentation (other than Impress)?

[viperlin]

i find openoffice's powerpoint to be really poor (but no way is it their fault, they do a great job trying to crack M$ formats)

i basicly just use powerpoint on my dads PC or a friends PC.

but if you find anything let me know...

[pickarooney]

OpenOffice.org - the PowerPoint clone of that is pretty close to the real thing.

[Linux_Newb_Noob]

The one in OpenOffice.Org is Impress...and it takes too much memory for my comp to run. It takes at least 8 minutes for it just to load up. ANY other suggestions?

[mdwatts]

Just need to search around a bit.

Freshmeat.net search results for 'powerpoint' (http://freshmeat.net/search/?q=powerpoint&section=projects&x=0&y=0). There are a couple you can try.

[bsh152s]

I have had no problems with openoffice, but I've only used the writer and calc. I don't see speed problems but I have a fairly new machine and 512 MB of memory. I've also heard that 1.1 is much faster.

If you're not happy with impress, spend a few bucks on crossover office (http://www.codeweavers.com/). I find it very useful because it allows me to run Quicken. You could load MS Office XP and 2000.