I was able to confirm this bun in ~95% of instances during my testing.
In addition I need to point out that some of the offices currently
sporting this bug are chained to the Windows operating system by large
software companies (like Intuit (author of Quicken products) that do not
offer a ported version of their code. When discussing this bug with
parties currently coping with its impact, all stated their willingness
to correct the problem if their mission critical software ran on a linux
Operating system.
In response to this I would like to make an addendum to the above bug
report:
When observing / participating in the continuation of this bug:
1) Remind affected parties that applications for supporting windows software on
linux do exist and are inexpensive compared to the cost of the Windows
Operating system (Crossover Office). And some free solutions are available
through not as feature rich (WINE).
2) Document which applications you or the affected party use that are not
available in a linux flavor.
3) Email the respective companies questioning their lack of an available linux
product.
a) continue email correspondence with company until:
* they explain why they do not offer a linux product.
* they explain when (or why not) they will offer their product in a
linux flavor.
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