title: C++ library to load Excel (.xls) files
body: <p>I'm looking for a free C++ library that can load .xls files in both Windows and Linux.  If I had to make a choice, Linux would be the bare minimum.</p>
  
  <p>I've tried LibXL, but got this amazing error:</p>
  
  <p>"can't read more cells in trial version"</p>
  
  <p>So now I'm on the hunt for a free version :), unfortunately xlsLib doesn't provide the ability to load existing .xls files.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks</p>