All:

   I bought and downloaded the CrossOver Office system.  While it 
works after a fashion, the system is clearly an alpha version.

   Many Excel spreadsheet functions don't appear to be implemented, 
large spreadsheets simply won't load and the font renderings are not 
very good.  

   I do believe that this system will eventually deploy most of the 
office functions and produce a usable alternative but if you are a 
power user or use some of the arcane Office Suite functions, the 
CrossOver Office suit will be a disappointment.  Don't disable your 
dual boot.
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Regards,

Jerry P. Place
UMKC School of Interdisciplinary 
       Computing and Engineering