Microsoft Refutes Office for Linux Rumors
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Rumors circulated today at CeBIT in Hannover that Microsoft is working on a version of their Office suite for the Linux platform. Arthur Tyde, executive vice president of Linuxcare, told the press that "I have heard there are 34 developers working at Microsoft to develop a version of Office for Linux." However, Microsoft representatives denied the rumor, telling BetaNews that "Microsoft always considers customer feedback for future development, but at this time, this is not something MS is working on." Possibly stemming from a Microsoft job posting requesting Linux developers late last year, rumors involving the open source movement have become popular tales on the Redmond campus.