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Linux users can use LibreOffice, GoogleDocs, and even Microsoft's Office Web Apps, but some peoplestill need — or just want — the desktop version ofMicrosoft Office. Luckily, there are ways to runMicrosoft Office on Linux. This obviously isn't supported byMicrosoft, but it still works fairly well.
Likewise, people ask, can I run MS Office on Ubuntu?
Installing Microsoft Office on Ubuntu WithPlayOnLinux So, PlayOnLinux is ready. You have the right versionof Microsoft Office. This is a paid tool with a free trialand can run later versions of Microsoft Office. Atthe time of writing Office 2016 is not fully supported byPlayOnLinux/Wine but runs in CrossOver.
Beside above, will Microsoft ever release Office for Linux?
Short Answer: No, Microsoft will never releaseOffice suite for Linux. Long Answer: I believeLinux distributions are in a frenzy, there is no direction,there's no market force to call the shots.
If you are looking for a free and easyalternative to Microsoft Office, then FreeOffice isthe suite for you. The company, SoftMaker, has beendeveloping office software since 1987 and its officesuite is their flagship product. The suite itself isfully compatible with all Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointformats.