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SuSE to run Windows on Linux

posted onOctober 30, 2002
by hitbsecnews

Source: CNet News

L33tdawg: This should be pretty interesting to take a look at. I tested StarOffice back when it was something like version 4.0 and it sucked (from a resources and a literal perspective). Hopefully things will be different with CrossOver *grin*.

Linux distributor SuSE is hoping to attract desktop users its operating system with a new edition of its software, which allows it to run Microsoft Office and other Windows applications.
In January SuSE will launch, through its resellers, SuSE Linux Office Desktop, a distribution aimed at small to medium-sized enterprises. The package includes SuSE Linux 8.1 and applications designed to ease Windows users' transition to Linux.

It uses the YaST2 setup tool for installation, Acronis OS Selector partitioning software and CodeWeavers CrossOver Office 1.2 for running Windows applications. CrossOver Office also recently made an appearance in a new desktop-friendly Linux distribution from Xandros, and CodeWeavers initially worked with Lindows.com on its consumer-oriented desktop.

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