@Revertron if you are looking for something more general, then take a look at #LinuxMint or ZorinOS.

The latest version of these have Linux lernels and software stacks that can run a lot of #Windows and #Linux software

#LinuxWine
#ProtonLinux

Weird question about Microsoft Excel

So I have been wanting to learn more about how to use Microsoft Excel so I can teach other people about some of the more advanced programming techniques (EDIT: 1-on-1 lessons on their own computer with their own licensed copies of Excel). I want to teach myself more about Excel so I was going to install it on my own computer and do some advanced tutorials. But then I really do not want to burn up all of that disk space just to run Wine and Excel.

So I got to thinking:

  • is there an older version of Microsoft Excel I could use instead?
  • The “ribbon” UI/UX asside, how far back in time (in Excel software versions) would I have to go before the formula language and cell computation engine became too different from the most recent Excel that it would not be very useful for me as a learning/teaching tool?
  • Would it take less disk space to run this in a minimal Windows NT 2000 or Windows XP instance on QEMU than it would take on Wine?
  • #Excel #MicrosoftExcel #MSExcel #Spreadsheet #software #tech #Linux #LinuxWine #QEMU #Emulation #WindowsXP #WindowsNT #RetroComputing

    Trying to get an install of Kindle for PC working in Wine today. You would think something like it wouldn't be garbage in Wine but apparently it is.

    Gonna see about options as I play around. Any input is welcome.

    #EBooks
    #DRMSucks
    #LinuxWine

    https://linuxiac.com/bottles-next-revolutionizing-linux-emulation-for-windows-apps/

    A rundown of "bottles Next" which is not an upgrade, but a complete rewrite of the Bottles App.

    I personally have had some very hit & miss experiences with bottles. But, that said it's a wonderful tool and most people would find it highly useful.

    The ideas they have for bottles next seem interesting to say the least.

    #FOSS #OpenSource #Bottles #Linux #LinuxWine #LinuxGaming

    Bottles Next: Revolutionizing Linux Emulation for Windows Apps

    Bottles Next is still in development but promises a more functional Windows app-emulation for Linux and macOS, building on existing tech.

    Linuxiac