Microsoft to expand Windows source-code sharing program | Todd R. Weiss | 57316

[Eduardo Costa]

Jon Griffiths wrote:
> 
> > Would everyone that has tried to use MicroSoft Office with WINE please
> > write MicroSoft a letter and tell them that there is a demand for
> > MS-Office on Linux.
> 
> There is no point, and I don't think I'm being pessimistic. MS will not
> port office to Linux unless (until) it becomes the dominant workplace O/S.
> 
> Along with the rest of the FUD they are spreading, a spokesperson recently
> said that A) Few customers wanted to see the source code, and B) There was
> no customer demand for MS applications under Linux.
> 
> If you really want to try to change their minds, start a web petition
> calling for MS to provide Linux ports. They still won't do it, but at least
> they wont be able to say there is no demand.
> 

I prefer to use KOffice or StarOffice... They don't have macro virus...

Eduardo Costa
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