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Microsoft office on Linux soon, I hope.
I know there are alternatives but my files do not work with them. I use it professionally and truly need Microsoft office… sadly.
I don't think they would do that because a lot of governmental institutions could easily switch to Linux.
I did not consider that. I am surprised that any government even allows Windows to be used.
That and why give away their market share? They have people in a stranglehold because of their incopatibilities with other office clients. Just like they did with Internet Explorer.
Damn Microsoft and their proprietary things they add to office documents...