But these OSes do not, for the time being, run any Microsoft applications, and so these people will use something else.

Handwriting recognition software features in 'Nucleus', and the company asserts compatibility with common Microsoft applications.

Every teacher, whatever the class, is expected to use Microsoft applications when computer projects are assigned.

Students can achieve certification in various Microsoft applications.

"It's the first Microsoft application that I haven't had anything really bad to say about at the start," he said.

Some have argued the design is based too closely on Microsoft applications.

Microsoft applications implementing ribbons each have a different set of tabs which house user controls for that application.

And one of the things that's interesting, though, is most of that is focused on Microsoft applications.

Finally, you can upgrade any of your existing Microsoft applications for just £99.

It doesn't run Microsoft applications, so it isn't a fit for the company.