Frequently Asked Questions

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...

By default, CReSED is designed to encourage local data storage—on-site, secure, and under your school's direct control. This approach offers better data sovereignty, faster access, and removes reliance on external cloud services that may store data overseas. However,...

You’re never locked in. CReSED is built on open standards, with open-source software and exportable data formats. If you ever decide to move to another platform, you can take your files, user data, and configurations with you — no walled gardens, no vendor trapdoors....

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...

Yes — Ubuntu Pro, the base of CReSED, comes with 10 years of guaranteed security updates, meaning you won’t be caught off guard by sudden end-of-life announcements (like what happened with Windows 10). Updates are smooth, fast, and don’t interrupt your teaching day....

Absolutely. We offer hands-on training, easy-to-follow guides, and plain-English documentation. Whether it’s a one-hour crash course or a full-day PD session, we can train your staff to feel confident managing CReSED — no Linux experience required. Your science...

If something breaks, you contact us — directly. Not through a third-party reseller or a chatbot. You get access to our Australian support team, who know your system and are ready to help. We respond fast, because we know schools can’t afford downtime. We also offer...

We offer both — and we’re flexible based on your needs. For schools within our reach, we can provide on-site setup, training, and technical support. For regional or interstate schools, our remote support is fast, reliable, and always available when you need it most....

It’s easier than you think. We’ve designed CReSED with deployment in mind — it can be rolled out to 5 or 500 machines using automated installation tools, cloned images, or network-based provisioning. We’ll guide your team (or handle it ourselves) and ensure your setup...

By design, CReSED is highly resistant to ransomware and malware. Linux-based systems are less targeted and better secured than Windows by default, and Ubuntu Pro layers enterprise-grade protections on top. Updates are fast, efficient, and don’t require reboots or...

Yes — and you choose how it happens. We offer secure local backups, private cloud integration (like Nextcloud or your own on-site server), and encrypted external storage options. No third-party platforms holding your student records hostage. You’re in charge of your...

CReSED is based on Ubuntu Pro, which meets the same security standards used by defence contractors and critical infrastructure providers. It receives 10 years of security updates and includes hardening against ransomware, phishing, and unauthorised access — without...

Yes — and it’s growing all the time. CReSED gives you direct access to an entire library of open-source educational tools covering science simulations, mathematics, engineering design, creative arts, and digital storytelling. From 3D modelling to real-time physics...

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 even...

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...

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...

The base cost for CReSED is just $10 per device per year, plus $40 per year for the optional Ubuntu Pro licensing if you want the full security and compliance features used by enterprise and government systems. That’s $50 per year all up — total. Compare that to the...

This isn’t just an operating system — it’s a complete school-ready platform. CReSED includes alternatives to Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations), a full media suite for audio/video editing, built-in STEM tools like Scratch and Python, and...

We’re not just another tech vendor — we’re educators, IT professionals, and inclusion advocates who’ve built digital infrastructure in 27 countries. Our founder spent decades building secure government networks and now leads a not-for-profit training people with...

CReSED (Cloud-Ready Secure Education Distribution) is a purpose-built, Australian-developed operating system designed specifically for schools. It’s based on Ubuntu Pro — the same secure open-source platform used by universities, research labs, and even NASA — but...