Another important step is to evaluate what it will take to get support from IT staff members for your Linux strategy. What's more, Linux is especially popular in college and university settings, according to Tiemann. If your staff members are particularly motivated, or already have some grounding in Linux stuff, there's always the wealth of open source tips, tactics, and collegial support available over the Net. That is, of course, the cheapest way to get your staff rolling.
Formal training is another matter.
Linux training and certification options are multiplying. Prices vary, and some training outfits merely stamping a seal of approval on skills the user must develop primarily on their own. One of the costs that needs addressing are the costs of maintaining one code level. On the long run Linux becomes even cheaper. Mexico city found that they cannot afford the perpetual upgrade costs involved in license fees and training costs.