It's official:
Microsoft is porting its
applications to Linux, with the help of an Israeli firm named Mainsoft.
The article doesn't say which applications are being ported, though IE would
be most welcome. The office suite is another likely candidate, as it would
enable Microsoft to cut off demand for other Linux office suites (such as
StarOffice), whilst providing a MS compatible product, though one that's
clearly not as good as running it on Windows.