I'm curious if I can run Microsoft Office in a virtual machine on my Linux setup. If it is possible, I'd like to know what limitations I might face while using it, as I rely on Linux for my day-to-day activities.
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Running Microsoft Office in a VM is possible, but there are a few limitations. Some software, especially games with anti-cheat systems, and applications that require direct hardware access might not work. Also, if you're using graphically intensive programs, you'll need to have a dedicated GPU set up for the VM. Apps that need real-time performance, like audio recording software, might experience delays. However, most standard Windows applications should function perfectly fine as long as your VM has adequate resources.
Generally, most applications that you'd run on a physical Windows installation should work in a VM as well. Rarely, some software checks if it's running on bare metal instead of a virtualized environment, but that's not common. Just keep an eye out for those exceptional cases!
What about running Adobe's software in a VM, any thoughts?
Thanks, you really covered all the important points!