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...

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...

Are there any ongoing fees or hidden charges?

No tricks, no gotchas. We believe in total transparency. You’ll pay your flat yearly fee, and that’s it — unless you choose optional extras like enterprise-level backup or training sessions. We don’t do upselling, forced updates, or surprise charges. Our goal isn’t to...