Stars Update Excellent

[Bob Jonkman]

Try Crossover Linux (formerly Crossover Office). It's a paid product, 
but probably offers the best Windows emulation going.  And it doesn't 
require a Windows license to run (although the school probably does need 
an Office2010 license). Office 2010 isn't on the list of "official" 
supported applications, but I'd be surprised if it doesn't work.

http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxlinux/

Codeweavers, who make Crossover Linux, are a major contributor to the 
Wine project.  I think that much of the Crossover code eventually finds 
its way into Wine.


Of course, if the school really wants to figure out Linux then they 
should actually use Linux, and actually use native Linux applications 
(and, preferably, open document formats too).

--Bob.

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On 11-01-07 01:09 PM, Chris wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have been in contact with my Georgian College Prof (dos)
>
> Today I dropped off two desktops, 1 Edubuntu & 1 Ubuntu, 2 power cords 
> and 2 keyboards.
>
> They will be installed in the Georgian College Library next week to 
> introduce Students to Linux and Promote our Stars Program.
> *_The College also needs to know if Microsoft Office 2010 will run on 
> the above computers?? (wine?) I do not have Office 2010. Please Help._*
>
> I also met with the Sydenham Public School Principal, he will be 
> bringing it up at his board meeting and with the Blue 
> Water District School Board
>
> I was unable to meet with the O.S.C.V.I. High School Principal but I 
> did leave our calling card and Stars description for her.
>
> I see no problem with moving the desktops.
>
> Chris
>
> Linux Pusher
>
>
>
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