My understanding is that Microsoft is looking at it from the perspective of trying to meld linux and windows, because there is money to be made by selling Office to linux users.
But you are right that linux users will not convert to Window users. The cultures are too different.
I was thinking the opposite way. Even being cut off, Windows users won’t convert to Linux. They’ll either buy a new computer, stay on an old version of Windows for years and years and keep re-installing it, or some other such.
There are work-arounds starting to be discovered, and even though Linux is much easier to install than any of the workarounds, the workarounds are what most people will choose.
I wish it were the reverse, this would be an easy way to hit Big Tech, but that’s what it is.
I can open, edit, create new and save any Office file with Libre Office. There's also OpenOffice that will do the same as will Calligra apps. MS isn't going to sell Office to linux users, especially considering MS Office has gone to the SAAS model with Office 365 being web based. If a Linux user wanted to use 365, they could have been for a few years now. Adobe as gone SAAS web versions as well. All you need is a browser. OS independent.
“But you are right that linux users will not convert to Window users. The cultures are too different.”
Bigger question is Why? Why would a Linux user once free of the MS ball and chain ever want to?