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SuSE Linux will run Microsoft Office

Posted by Hemos on from the lizard-meet-the-paperclip dept.

PizzaFace writes "SuSE Linux is developing a desktop Linux distribution that will allow Windows users to continue using (some of) their Windows applications, including Microsoft Office. The SuSE Linux Office Desktop will be available for $129 in January, and will include Acronis OS Selector for disk partitioning during installation and Codeweavers CrossOver Office for Windows API emulation."

3 of 364 comments (clear)

  1. WINE by Purzel · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Wine Is Not an Emulator.

    Nitpicking.

  2. very good business model... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant

    1 - embrace and extend
    4 ?????
    5 - profit!!

    it did work for M$....

  3. Pentium 133 won't run Windows XP by yerricde · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Use the new office with the new windows.

    The new Windows, unlike the old Windows 98, won't run on old Pentium 133 computers that public school systems can afford.

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