I've uploaded UNIX/Linux r-code versions for the Word and Excel utils express edition.
Please download the utilities and try the samples.
http://www.oehive.org/project/libooxml
If you have any questions or requests please feel free to contact me.
Alon Blich
Email: alonblich@gmail.com
Phone: +972-54-2188086
Skype: alon.blich