Omarchy Linux Founder: Microsoft Should Launch a Native Linux Version of the Office Suite
2026-09-07 08:37Products & Apps🔥 40.2 heat score
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On September 7, 2026, David Hainevel Hansen, founder of Omarchy Linux, publicly called on Microsoft to release a native Linux version of the Office suite. Although Excel and Word remain the best products in the office sector, about 10% of Linux users still experience issues with the web version. In response to concerns that the native version might affect Windows sales and the poor web experience, Hansen said that Microsoft has shifted from focusing on Windows consumer business to a subscription service company centered on cloud services. Currently, Windows has 1.6 billion monthly active users, but the company’s financial focus has shifted to cloud computing and subscription services.
David Hinemeyer Hansson, founder of Omarchy Linux, said that Microsoft should release a native Linux version of the Office suite, even though Excel and Word remain the best products in the office software category. In response to concerns from netizens about the gap in experience with the web version and its potential impact on Windows sales, Hansson noted that there is still a 10% experience gap for advanced Linux users. He also pointed out that Microsoft has transformed itself from a consumer company focused solely on Windows, with cloud service revenue far exceeding that of Windows. Currently, Windows has 1.6 billion monthly active users, and although it remains important to the company, Microsoft’s financial focus has shifted towards cloud computing and subscription services.