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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
