I just installed CachyOS on my computer after trying out other Linux distributions like Kubuntu and Mint. Most of my applications are browser-based, so the OS isn't crucial for them. However, I rely heavily on Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, which I find much better as a desktop application compared to the browser version. Since I'm a paying Office 365 subscriber, I don't want to switch to another office suite. Is there any way to run Microsoft Office and OneDrive sync on CachyOS?
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If your work relies heavily on Windows applications, you might want to stick with Windows. Switching your workflow to Linux requires changing your tools and mindset; it's not just about running Windows apps on Linux. Dual booting might be the best way to transition while keeping both options available.
I’ve heard of people using Windows containers on Linux to run apps like Excel and Word seamlessly. One tool that comes up is WinApps, but I’m not sure how it works. Also, you could try running MS Office through Wine, but some users recommend a dual boot setup for the best experience with Windows apps.
Good point! I've had luck with a VM for using certain Windows programs.
CachyOS may have some compatibility issues with running certain applications. Always good to check if other users have found workarounds specific to that distro.
Running Office in a Windows VM is a practical option, but if you can manage with the web versions, Outlook and Word do surprisingly well in a browser. Many users find that they get by just using the online versions for most of their needs.
I’ve found that editing Word documents through LibreOffice works well too, especially when accessing files stored online.
Totally agree! The browser version fits most workflow needs nowadays.
If you don’t need the complex features of Office, LibreOffice is a great free alternative that works fine for most tasks. It's worth giving it a shot!
If you really need to use MS Office, a Windows VM could be a solid option instead of dual booting.