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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...
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...
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...
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...
How We Kept a 20-Year-Old Windows 10 Industry Program Alive using Ubuntu
Here’s what we achieved: Seamless performance: The software runs perfectly inside the virtual machine. Future-proofing: No reliance on aging Windows 10 machines. Cost savings: No additional licensing fees or major re-development...
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...