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LibreOffice is right about Microsoft, and it matters more than you think.
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No, what you say makes sense, and I think it's part of the reason why linux usage (as a daily driver) is starting to increase now versus 20 years ago. It's just easier to install and use linux distros nowadays.
And most folks who want office for free are going to go with google docs, for the convenience factor.