| Crossing over to Linux [IDG.net] |
Jun. 03, 2002
Russell Pavlicek reviews CrossOver Office at IDG.net . . .
"Many business today are examining the possibility of employing Linux-based desktop systems. Because Linux has a reputation for excellent stability and very low cost, it is an attractive notion to many organizations. But those investigations frequently hit a sticking point very early on. The question, 'Where do I find Microsoft Office for Linux?' quickly develops into a major issue. There are alternatives, such as the OpenOffice project or StarOffice, but there is no native port of the Microsoft Office suite on Linux."
"Into this void comes CrossOver Office. A new product from CodeWeavers, CrossOver Office V1.0.0 allows you to install Office on your Linux box. Organizations seeking alternatives to Windows could find CrossOver Office to be just the ticket for exploring the stability and lower cost associated with Linux desktop machines . . . "
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