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There are enough web based office instances running for Linux to be functional in that regard.
Photoshop on the other hand...
Photopea is a solid replacement.
GIMP will be great once it no longer needs to dodge patents
Audio players work great now MP3 is out of patent (before that MP3 was really only available if you were willing to ignore the patent)