In some areas, such as its support of Linux, Sun may even go beyond what Microsoft's Office currently provides, Grabau said.

CNN: Big names plan to pre-install Sun's StarOffice

While some analysts see the Sun suite as being directed more towards home users, Grabau believes the software is also suitable for business use.

CNN: Big names plan to pre-install Sun's StarOffice

"We are a certified Macintosh developer, " Sun's Grabau said.

CNN: Big names plan to pre-install Sun's StarOffice

Susan Grabau, Sun's StarOffice product line manager, said that these high-profile partnerships should extend the company's reach so it can better compete with bitter rival Microsoft, whose Office product is the most widely used desktop applications suite.

CNN: Big names plan to pre-install Sun's StarOffice