1. if you just want to be able to open your DOCUMENTS (whether spreadsheet, text or image), possible work them & save 'em back in a compatible format, you don't need any special application; most SWs support M$ formats.

   if for whatever reason you don't want to let go of the original S***, you can try WINE, but it'll require some xtra effort to get it to work;

2. There are several emulators. Just do a google search. I'm using one called WINE but I'm runnung Puppy Linux
3. Cross Over Office by code weavers (makers of WINE)
   The pricing is there, and an explanation as to why it isn't free.

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