The R Zone: Of Licenses, Microsoft Office, and User Interfaces

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"The latest incarnation of Microsoft Office is a definite improvement over the earlier editions. And the all-new Office User Interface is one of the most discussed changes. So, what's that got to do with free software?

"As you will see, quite a bit.

"Assuming you don't live under a rock, you probably know both Windows and Office are huge cash cows for Microsoft. These two products fuel most of Microsoft's profits (and, dare I say, failing business units). It's only natural that Microsoft's best interests lie in having the upper hand on those two products..."

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