Stable, secure, and cost-effective. For most Manhattan workers who don't require Windows-only software, Linux is simply the smarter choice.
Most small business workers spend their day in a web browser, email client, video calls, and productivity apps like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. None of that requires Windows. For these users, which represents the majority of most Manhattan office teams, Linux is a fully capable, more stable, and significantly cheaper alternative.
Street-Tech NYC partners with Fedora Linux, one of the most modern, polished, and enterprise-ready Linux distributions available. We deploy, configure, and support Fedora workstations for Manhattan businesses looking to reduce costs and increase reliability without sacrificing productivity.
See the BenefitsOperating system license cost
Far fewer malware targets than Windows
Runs great on older hardware
Reboots only when you choose to
The business case is stronger than most people realize.
Windows 11 Pro licenses run $200+ per seat. Add Office licenses on top and you're looking at $400–500 per workstation before you've bought a single piece of hardware. Linux is free. LibreOffice is free. The savings across a 10-person team are immediate and significant.
Linux is inherently more secure than Windows. It has a significantly smaller attack surface, fewer malware threats, and no requirement for third-party antivirus software. For a small business handling client data, this matters enormously.
Linux workstations do not require constant reboots for updates. They don't slow down over time. They don't randomly decide to install updates in the middle of a workday. Your team stays productive without unexpected interruptions.
Linux runs beautifully on hardware that Windows 11 refuses to support. That 5-year-old laptop that Microsoft abandoned? It gets a new life running Fedora. This extends the useful life of your hardware investment by years.
If your team works in Chrome, Firefox, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 (web), Slack, Zoom, Teams, or any browser-based app — they will not notice a difference. Everything works on Linux.
Fedora Linux with GNOME desktop is clean, modern, and intuitive. Most non-technical users adapt within a day or two. It's not the Linux of 20 years ago — it's a polished, professional desktop environment.
Unlike Windows, Linux does not phone home to collect telemetry, push ads, or bundle unwanted software. You own your workstation completely. No hidden data collection, no forced feature changes.
We deploy, configure, and support Fedora Linux workstations for Manhattan businesses. Your team gets the same responsive IT support they would on any other platform — we handle the technical details.
Linux is the right fit for employees whose daily work lives in:
Linux may not be the right fit if your team requires:
In most Manhattan small businesses, 60–80% of workstations are suitable for Linux. We assess your team's needs honestly before recommending a migration.
Not all Linux distributions are created equal. Street-Tech NYC has chosen Fedora Linux as our recommended business desktop platform for several reasons.
Our recommended business desktop platform for Manhattan small businesses
Learn More at fedoraproject.org| Windows 11 Pro (x10) | $2,000 |
| Microsoft 365 Business (x10/yr) | $2,040 |
| Antivirus licenses (x10/yr) | $500 |
| CAL licenses (if applicable) | $500+ |
| Year 1 Total | ~$5,040+ |
| Fedora Linux (x10) | $0 |
| Google Workspace Business (x10/yr) | $720 |
| Antivirus | $0 |
| LibreOffice | $0 |
| Year 1 Total | ~$720 |
Potential savings: $4,300+ in year one alone. Recurring savings every year after that.
We review your team's apps and workflows to identify who is Linux-ready.
Clean Fedora install, configured for your business environment.
Accounts, email, printers, VPN, and all apps configured and tested.
Files, bookmarks, and settings migrated from old workstations.
30-minute orientation so your team hits the ground running.
Same responsive IT support as any other platform we manage.
Not sure if Linux is right for your team? We'll review your current software stack, identify which seats are Linux-ready, and give you an honest cost savings estimate — completely free, no obligation.
Most Manhattan businesses are surprised to find that 60–80% of their workstations can move to Linux today without any impact on productivity.
Street-Tech NYC helps Manhattan businesses evaluate, deploy, and support Fedora Linux workstations for practical office workloads.
Many clients combine this service with the related support areas below.
Street-Tech NYC provides Linux desktop assessments, Fedora workstation deployment, and ongoing Linux support for Manhattan businesses in the districts below.
Service is limited to Manhattan businesses. Remote support is available for Manhattan-based teams.
Linux can be a smart business desktop for the right users, but it is not universal. Street-Tech NYC helps you identify suitable seats, pilot Fedora Linux, and keep Windows where it still belongs.
Law, accounting, consulting, and finance teams that depend on email, documents, and secure access.
Point-of-sale systems, Wi-Fi, printers, phones, and day-to-day workstation support.
Office networks, shared files, mobile users, and vendor coordination.
Secure endpoints, reliable backups, MFA, and practical compliance-minded support.
Mac and Windows support, cloud storage, collaboration tools, and fast workstation troubleshooting.
Remote hands, rack work, structured cabling, hardware swaps, and colocation coordination.
Most support requests start with a quick remote review so we can solve simple issues fast or arrive prepared.
For issues that need hands on equipment, we schedule on-site work across Manhattan and nearby NYC areas.
You get plain-English recommendations, cost context, and a path forward instead of vague technical noise.
A Manhattan office needed to move from legacy hosted email to Microsoft 365. We planned mailbox cutover, DNS changes, Outlook setup, and user support so the team could keep working.
A business user lost productivity after a failed update and profile issue. We restored access, stabilized the workstation, and documented the cause for future prevention.
A remote infrastructure team needed local eyes and hands for rack equipment. We coordinated access, checked status indicators, handled cabling tasks, and reported back clearly.
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