File rendering in browser

Hello,
We need the ability to display message attachments in the browser. Some files display in IE fine (PDF, TXT, DOC, GIF, JPG) but others don't (PPT, XLS, RTF) -- instead a download dialog box is displayed.
Anyone know how to get PowerPoint, Excel, & Rich-Text Format files to display in the browser?
Thanks,
Rich

Okay, so since everyone's browser settings/plug-ins probably vary...is there a way to either interrogate the browser to see what it can handle or provide assistance to users who want to display files in their browser?
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