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What happens if we want to scale from 10 devices to 500?
Scaling up is what CReSED does best. Whether you’re adding one extra lab or rolling out to an entire district, we’ll help you clone your setup, deploy across your network, and maintain consistency — without doubling your workload. You don’t need enterprise-level infrastructure to scale. Our tools let you grow on your terms, with automated…
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Can we teach coding, robotics, and media using your system?
Absolutely — CReSED was built with modern classrooms in mind. It includes pre-installed tools for teaching coding (like Scratch, Python, and Visual Studio Code), robotics (with support for Arduino and Raspberry Pi environments), and full creative media software for audio editing, podcasting, digital art, animation, and video production. You won’t need to go searching or…
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What educational software comes pre-installed for students and teachers?
CReSED includes a wide range of software tailored to the modern classroom. For younger students, you get tools like Tux Paint, GCompris, and Scratch. For secondary, you’ll find Python, Geogebra, LibreCAD, Inkscape, and full multimedia editing tools like Audacity and Kdenlive for podcasting or video assignments. It’s a rich, creative toolbox — not just a…
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Does CReSED include office tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint?
Yes — and better than that, they’re included for free. CReSED comes preloaded with LibreOffice, a professional-grade office suite with full compatibility for Microsoft formats. You can open, edit, and save Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations without breaking a sweat. There’s no need to retrain your staff or buy extra licenses. It’s familiar,…
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Can we dual boot or run CReSED alongside Windows for transition?
Absolutely. If you’re not ready to switch everything at once, we support dual-boot configurations or virtual environments where needed. That way, you can run CReSED on the same machine as Windows during your transition phase — no pressure, no downtime. You can even deploy it in a few classrooms first, get feedback from staff and…
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Will this run on our existing computers, even old ones?
That’s exactly what it’s designed for. CReSED brings new life to laptops and desktops that can’t handle Windows 11 or the latest macOS. We’ve run it successfully on devices over 10 years old. It’s lean, efficient, and optimized for low-resource machines — meaning no more sending usable computers to e-waste just because the software can’t…
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Can we access government funding or subsidies to cover this?
Yes — and we’ll help you do it. Many Australian schools are eligible for digital technology and infrastructure grants that cover open-source solutions. Because CReSED is low-cost, Australian-based, and aligned with digital inclusion goals, it ticks all the right boxes for funding applications. We’ll provide you with a tailored quote and supporting documents to submit…
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Do we need to purchase third-party antivirus or Microsoft Office licenses?
Not at all. Ubuntu Pro (which CReSED runs on) is virtually immune to viruses, ransomware, and the common malware that plagues Windows networks. No antivirus bloatware needed. And for office software, we include LibreOffice — a full-featured suite that opens and edits Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files with ease. You get everything you need to…
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We don’t have a hardware problem in Australian schools. We have a software one.
Most school laptops aren’t replaced because they fail. They’re replaced because software moved on. Here’s why that matters — and what to do about it before the next refresh cycle. Here’s a question I want you to sit with for a moment. The last time you replaced a fleet of school laptops, did they fail?…
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Most sustainability conversations start too late.
They begin at recycling.At disposal.At carbon offsets.At ESG reports. But the real sustainability decision usually happened years earlier, quietly, during procurement, design, software selection, or an upgrade meeting nobody thought twice about. That’s the conversation I keep coming back to lately. Not because it’s fashionable. Because I think we’ve accidentally normalised a system where perfectly…
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How We Kept a 20-Year-Old Program Alive Using Ubuntu
A practical case study in extending the life of critical software on existing hardware without costly redevelopment. Some software just works. It was built carefully, maintained well, and over the years it became so embedded in how an organisation operates that the idea of replacing it stopped being a technology decision and became something closer…
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Digital Equity Isn’t Just About Internet — It’s About Access
Connectivity is only part of the story. What happens when the device itself is the barrier to learning? Digital Equity Isn’t Just About Internet — It’s About Access For the past decade, the conversation about digital equity in education has been almost entirely focused on connectivity. Get every student online. Close the broadband gap. Fund…
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The End of Windows 10: What It Means for Schools
The case for rethinking device lifecycle management when software — not hardware — drives the upgrade cycle. In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. No more security updates. No more bug fixes. And for thousands of schools across Australia, a very uncomfortable question: what now? For most schools, the answer from their…
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How to Boot Your Computer from a USB Flash Drive
Step 1: Prepare Your USB DriveEnsure your USB thumb drive is prepared with the correct bootable software or operating system (e.g., installation media, recovery tools). Step 2: Insert the USB DrivePlug the USB thumb drive into your computer while the computer is turned off. Step 3: Power On Your Computer and Open Boot Menu Step…
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Does CReSED need antivirus software?
No, CReSED does not require traditional antivirus software—and that’s one of its biggest advantages. CReSED is built on Linux, a secure Linux-based operating system that is fundamentally different from Windows in how it handles threats. Linux core systems like CReSED are inherently more secure, not because they’re immune to viruses, but because they are designed…
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Is CReSED STEM-ready?
Yes. CReSED is not just STEM-ready—it is purpose-built to empower science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in schools that need reliable, affordable, and accessible solutions. Whether you’re teaching basic coding or advanced scientific simulations, CReSED provides the tools, platforms, and stability required to support a world-class STEM curriculum. In today’s fast-changing education environment, schools are…
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What happens when Windows 12 comes out? Will CReSED still be relevant?
CReSED will not only remain relevant—it will become even more essential. Unlike Windows, which often forces users to upgrade their hardware just to stay supported, CReSED is built to extend the life of your existing computers—not replace them. In fact, many schools and organisations are already finding that their current devices won’t be compatible with…
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Does CReSED meet international security standards?
Yes, absolutely. CReSED is designed with international cybersecurity standards in mind, ensuring that your school’s data and systems are protected at a level trusted by governments, financial institutions, and top-tier enterprises. At the core of CReSED is Linux, a secure, enterprise-grade operating system that includes: We also follow security principles that align with ISO/IEC 27001,…