On 9/18/07, DJA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Bob La Quey wrote:
> > Thanks Andy. This gives me at least an idea of what
> > to look out for.
> >
> > BobLQ
>
> You can run MS Office under Codeweaver's Crossover Linux (formerly
> CrossoverOffice). It's only like $40 for six months of support (don't
> worry, it doesn't implode after that, the money is only for support). IE
> also runs on it fine - I have it on this FC5 desktop. They even have a
> version for Mac!
>
> Download it now from here http://www.codeweavers.com/, try it with apps
> you think she might be using. Look at the list of known-to-run software
> on their website. It's a lighter weight, but less flexible solution than
> VMware.
Don't both the VMWare and Codeweavers solutions require that you have
a copy of the necessary MS software to load into your system? Some
variety of Windows for VMWare, and Office for both?
carl
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