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Cut your IT costs — Migrate to Linux

We migrate your team to Linux, match the right desktop environment to your hardware, and include Wine so your legacy Windows software keeps running.


Most businesses are spending thousands on Windows licences, hardware replacements, and Microsoft 365 subscriptions — when older hardware running Linux can do the same job for a fraction of the cost.


We handle the full migration: hardware audit, desktop selection, Linux installation, Wine configuration for legacy apps, training, and monthly support.

No inventory risk — we buy hardware after your 50% deposit

10–12 day turnaround from enquiry to delivery

6 desktop environments across Linux Mint and MX Linux

Wine included — run legacy .exe apps without replacements

Example savings — 50 workstations

saved by extending old hardware life with Linux instead of buying new

R272K+

on 50 workstations

by extending hardware life

instead of buying new

Example savings — 50 workstations

Linux Migration — Everything You Need to Know

Cut IT costs, keep your Windows apps, and extend hardware life — all in one smooth migration

Why businesses switch to Linux

 The upside

  Lower cost. No per-seat licence fees, no forced upgrades.

  Old hardware works fine. Lightweight desktops run smoothly.

   Fewer viruses & malware. Linux is a smaller target.

  You own your software. No subscriptions or audits.

  Stable and fast. Less bloat, fewer forced restarts

The tradeoffs

  Some Windows-only apps won't run natively. Wine covers many but not all.

  A learning curve exists. Staff need a short adjustment period.

  Specialist software may be unavailable. Some CAD/accounting tools are Windows-only.

  Vendor support can be thinner. Some hardware/software vendors don't support Linux.

  Not every team is the right fit. Heavy Adobe or niche apps may need Windows.

🔍 We run a free software compatibility check before any migration — included with every enquiry

Linux compatibility testing

Test your exact software stack before you commit — no surprises after migration.

Basic check

Free / included

A quick read on whether Linux is viable for you

Review of your current software list

Flag any known compatibility risks

Recommended desktop environment

Included with any migration enquiry

12-day compatibility test

From R3,000 / project

Priced according to the software being tested

Every business-critical app tested on real Linux hardware

Native + Wine compatibility tested per app

Staff workflow walkthrough on the test machine

Full written report with go/no-go recommendation

How the 12 days break down:

Days 1–2

Software audit & setup

Days 3–9

Active app testing & workflow trials

Days 10–12

Report compiled & reviewed

Desktop environments

 Find the right fit for your team.

Fluxbox

MX Asta

250MB RAM 32-bit support

Ultra-lightweight for oldest hardware.

Native 32-bit makes Wine run flawlessly.

R700 / workstation

service cost, Wine included

XFCE

MX Linux

500MB RAM Native 32-bit

Most common for SMEs. Lightest full

desktop at 500MB. Extends laptop life.

R1,350 / workstation

service cost, Wine + MX Tools

XFCE

Linux Mint

600MB RAM Ubuntu-based

Mid-weight option with Linux Mint's

stability. Familiar feel, great performance.

R1,100 / workstation

service cost, Wine included

MATE

Linux Mint

650MB RAM Windows 7 style

The traditionalist's choice. Feels like

Windows 7 — ideal for minimal retraining.

R1,200 / workstation

service cost, Wine included

Cinnamon

Linux Mint

800MB RAM Windows 7–8 feel

Default recommendation for 80% of clients.

Best Windows familiarity, most polished feel.

R1,200 / workstation

service cost, Wine included

KDE Plasma

MX Aura

700MB RAM Windows 10 feel

For power users. Modern, fully customisable.

Lutris for gaming + Wine for business apps.

R1,400 / workstation

service cost, Wine + Lutris

Don't see your preferred distro? We also support Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and others on request. Ask us

Two ways to get there

Migrate your existing hardware

Keep your machines. We audit, install, and configure

Linux on your current fleet — no replacement needed.

No hardware spend required

Extends old laptop life by years

Set up on new hardware

Starting fresh? We configure brand-new hardware

with Linux pre-installed and ready to go.

Ready-to-work machines on delivery

Same Wine and software setup included