POWERPOINT FILES ON MAC OS X

I often get powerpoint files (.PPS extension) as e-mail attachments. I am unable to read these on my mac. Is there a shareware or freeware program running on OS X that can open these?

the normal powerpoint extention should be .ppt
people are sending you a powerpoint packaged show (a windows powerpoint feature).
You can open mac powerpoint and the 'file open' and find the .pps file. If that doesn't work as your co-workers to send you the regualar .ppt (powerpoint) file. If there are movies, audio with it they can put the powerpoint and all contents in a folder and then zip it to you or just give you the whole folder.
hope that helps

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