ZDNet UK: Microsoft Limits Support for Office on Linux

“Microsoft said on Thursday it would not offer full technical
support to customers running Office XP on Linux using intermediary
software such as CodeWeavers’ CrossOver Office package.

“CrossOver Office allows Microsoft Office XP’s productivity
suite–with the exception of Access and Outlook components of the
package–to be run on versions of Linux that use the Gnome or KDE
desktop software.

“Tony Wilkinson, product manager for Office at Microsoft
Australia, said the company would only assist customers running
Office XP on Linux platforms using intermediary software if they
can prove that the glitches they experience occur on the Windows
platform as well…”

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