How to Install Microsoft Office 2007 in Linux
This tip is very useful for those who just migrated from Windows to Linux and are missing the interface and functionality of Microsoft Office 2007. To setup Microsoft Office in Linux is very simple and doesn’t need to write a single command line. In a few minutes you can start using Office 2007 on your Linux distribution.
Prerequisites
The only prerequisite, besides of Office 2007 DVD is PlayOnLinux, a simulator that allows you to install Windows programs in other operating systems like Linux and Mac.
Do It Yourself
Run the PlayOnLinux and click the “Install” button. In the new opened window you find various categories on the left side. Select “Office” then “Microsoft Office 2007″ and then click “Apply”.
A step-by-step Installer will start. Insert the installation disc of Office 2007 on your computer and click “Forward”.
Now you must choose the disk. Select the correct option or, if it does not appear in the list, click “other” and manually set the location where the disc is mounted on your system.
After the system begins to load the installation files and installs the program, a warning appears on the screen to enter Microsoft Office 2007 product key. At the end of this process, you will also be asked about the inclusion of shortcuts on the desktop and Menu. After the installation is complete, you can use Microsoft Office 2007 normally in Linux as you do in Windows.
