Built by EAC
GRELT Desktop by EAC Partners
A secure Linux desktop from EAC Partners, built for Microsoft 365 on Ubuntu with open-source apps and Microsoft Edge.
Informal short name: Grelt.
What it is
GRELT Desktop is a Built by EAC demonstration — a managed, lower-cost Linux desktop aimed at small businesses that use Microsoft 365. It is a project and demo from EAC Partners, not a product listed for sale on this site.
This page is intended as the public home for GRELT Desktop on eacpartners.com, subject to Ed's review.
Planned features
Features in development and internal testing. Nothing is downloadable from this page.
Ubuntu LTS with GNOME
Ubuntu LTS base (26.04) with the GNOME desktop.
Microsoft Edge as the browser
Microsoft Edge as the browser, with Teams and Outlook on the web.
Open-source office apps
Open-source office applications for day-to-day documents and spreadsheets.
PowerShell 7
PowerShell 7 available on the desktop for scripting and administration.
Encryption and passwords
Full-disk encryption and enforced strong passwords.
Designed for Intune and Entra
Designed for Microsoft Intune enrollment and Entra sign-in when the user has an Intune licence.
Familiar desktop layout
Familiar Windows-style taskbar and Start menu with EAC branding.
Remote access
Remote Desktop and admin SSH access.
Clean first login
No Ubuntu Pro or welcome wizard, telemetry off, EAC wallpaper and accent colour.
Desktop preview
Screenshot placeholder
No approved Grelt desktop screenshot yet. A labelled preview will go here after Ed approves one.
Status
In development. Internal testing on test VMs. Nothing is offered for download from this page.