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Why We Chose the Tree of Knowledge as Our Logo
At DigEd, everything we build — from open-source school systems to cloud-ready classrooms - is grounded in a simple but powerful idea: knowledge should be accessible, sustainable, and ever-growing. That’s why we chose the Tree of Knowledge as the symbol for our brand....
Forget Windows and macOS — This OS Powers Everything That Matters
Linux, once a niche project, has quietly become the backbone of modern computing, powering everything from smartphones to supercomputers. Humble Beginnings In 1991, Finnish computer science student Linus Torvalds sought a free, modifiable operating system....
Why We Built CReSED: A Classroom-First Approach to School Technology
At Digital Education Systems, we didn’t set out to build an operating system. We set out to solve a problem we saw every day: good laptops sitting idle because they couldn’t handle another Windows upgrade. For years, schools have been stuck in a cycle of rising costs...
What Happens When Windows 10 Support Ends? Here’s What Schools Need to Know
In October 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10. That means no more security updates, bug fixes, or compliance support. And for many schools, that’s a major issue. Most school laptops won’t meet Windows 11 hardware requirements — especially in...
Digital Equity Isn’t Just About Internet — It’s About Access
There’s been a lot of talk about closing the digital divide. But giving students access to the internet is only part of the story. What happens when a student logs onto a school laptop and it barely works? What if the school can’t afford new devices every few years?...