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Linux on your hardware.

Old devices get slow, Windows licences get expensive, updates force replacement. Linux is the honest alternative: stable, resource-friendly, no licence trap. I install it on your existing hardware.

flat · per device
49 €
Linux installation incl. data transfer
travel · vienna & lower austria
50 €
Waived for Managed IT clients · elsewhere on request
effort · on-site
2-4 h
Depending on device and data volume
// why linux

Four concrete reasons.

// 01
Reactivate old hardware

Devices 5-10 years old often run faster under Linux than they ever did under Windows — a good argument against buying new.

// 02
No licence costs

Linux is and stays free. LibreOffice instead of Microsoft 365, Firefox instead of Edge — all without subscription pressure.

// 03
More privacy

No forced telemetry, no forced cloud sign-ins. You retain control over your data.

// 04
Stability & updates

Security updates without forced reboots, updates that don't slow the system down, a clear update policy.

// included in the package

What happens during installation.

  • Advice on the right Linux distribution (Ubuntu, Mint, Fedora etc.)
  • Backup of your existing data
  • Fresh Linux installation on your device
  • LibreOffice for documents, spreadsheets, presentations
  • Firefox / Chrome as browser, Thunderbird for email
  • Printer and peripheral setup
  • Transfer of existing data and bookmarks
  • Brief introduction & quick reference card for daily use
// audience

When switching pays off.

  • Older devices (5+ years) noticeably slow under Windows
  • If you want to reduce Microsoft Office subscription costs
  • If you want less telemetry / more privacy
  • Secondary devices, office PCs, simple workstations
  • Schools, associations, NGOs with tight IT budgets
  • Anyone curious to try Linux without risk
// honest limitations

When Linux is not the right fit.

Linux is an excellent system — but not for every use case. For transparent expectations:

  • If you depend on specific Windows-only software (e.g. specialised industry software, some Adobe products).
  • For gaming workstations with the latest AAA titles and anti-cheat systems.
  • If you rely heavily on Microsoft 365 (e.g. SharePoint as central storage, Teams as primary system).
  • For hardware with very specific driver requirements (some printers, scanners, specialist peripherals).

In the free initial consultation we first clarify whether Linux fits your use case — before we install.

// process

How the installation runs.

01
Pre-clarification

Brief enquiry, I clarify suitability & distribution. Free.

02
On-site installation

Data backup, Linux setup, software, transfer of existing content. ~2-4 hours per device.

03
Introduction & handover

Brief intro, quick reference card, 14 days of mail support for questions that come up in daily use.

07 / initial consultation

Initial consultation — free, no obligation.

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