More control, more privacy, longer lifespan.
Linux is stable, fast and free and with the right guidance it works smoothly for any team. Menten IT guides the switch from A to Z: from analysis to installation, without interrupting your daily operations.
We guide Linux migrations for businesses in Willebroek, Mechelen, Boom, Puurs and the wider Antwerp region.
Why switch to Linux?
Four concrete advantages that tip the scales for many SMEs.
Keep using existing hardware longer
Windows 10 reached end of life in October 2025. Many devices are not compatible with Windows 11, which would normally mean costly replacement. With Linux those same devices continue running smoothly. No new hardware needed, no forced investment.
No more licence costs
Linux is free. No annual subscription costs, no mandatory upgrades, no per-device licences. For an SME with ten devices that quickly adds up to thousands of euros in savings over three years.
Your data stays on your own devices
Linux does not send usage data to external servers and has no mandatory cloud integration. Your files and settings stay where you put them on your own hardware, under your own control.
Windows collects more than you think
Windows 11 sends telemetry, diagnostic data and usage patterns to Microsoft servers in the United States by default. This happens automatically, in the background, and is difficult to turn off completely. Linux does not do this what you install stays with you.
Linux is today just as user-friendly as Windows, but without the licence costs, without the forced hardware upgrades and without an American software giant watching over your devices.
What we do for you
A guided, step-by-step migration without interrupting your operations.
Analysis of your current environment
We map out which devices you use, which software is essential and what your workflows are. Based on this we determine whether and how a migration is feasible.
Choosing the right distribution
Not every Linux is the same. For desktop users we recommend Linux Mint or Ubuntu familiar interfaces, broad software support and stable in use.
Migration and installation
We install and configure Linux on your devices outside office hours. Your files, bookmarks and settings are transferred. On Monday morning everything works.
Software alternatives
We find a suitable Linux alternative for every Windows application. LibreOffice, Thunderbird, GIMP or via a browser for what is already running in the cloud.
Training your employees
A short, practical introduction for your team. No technical jargon, just concrete explanation of the new system. Your employees can work smoothly right away.
After-care and support
After the migration we remain available for questions and problems. The first few weeks there are always small adjustments we make sure these are resolved quickly.
Who is this for?
Does this sound like you?
- SMEs with devices that ran Windows 10 and are now without security updates
- Businesses that want to extend the life of their hardware without a costly replacement cycle
- Organisations that are mindful of privacy and do not want to share data with Microsoft
- Business owners who want to save on Windows licences and Office subscriptions
- Employees who primarily work in a browser or with cloud services
How the migration works
Step by step, without unexpected surprises.
Free, 1 hour
We ask questions about your devices, software and working practices. You immediately get an honest picture of whether Linux is feasible for your situation without obligation.
On one device first
We install Linux on one device and let you or an employee try it out. This way you discover what does and does not work before we proceed.
In the evening or at the weekend
Once approved, we install Linux on the remaining devices. Files are backed up and transferred. Your team notices as little as possible.
Your team is not left on their own
A brief introduction for your employees and extra availability for questions during the first weeks. This ensures the transition goes smoothly.
Transparent pricing, no surprises
Every project is different: we always work with a custom quote. These are indicative prices.
Switching to Linux
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Introductory meeting and feasibility analysis | Free |
| Installation and configuration per device | € 50 |
| File and settings migration | Included |
| Interactive training (max. 10 people) | € 150 |
All prices are excl. VAT. There are no licence costs for Linux itself it is and always will be free and open-source.
Why Menten IT?
Switching to Linux requires more than simply installing a different operating system. It requires insight into your workflows, honesty about what does and does not work, and guidance so that your employees can continue working smoothly.
Linux is free. The right guidance is the investment that makes the difference.
Ready to find out whether Linux is right for your business?
Free introductory meeting of 1 hour at your premises or via a call. No obligations, but an honest picture of what is possible for your business.