I think OSS and education is a perfect match. The cost is low and the
ROI over the long haul will be lower than with Microsoft or other CSS
software. The big problem is convincing the school boards and
administrators that there is something other than Microsoft and Apple
available to them. Microsoft is so entrenched in this market that it is
going to be very difficult for Linux to break into.
I know at least one school that is moving in this direction though,
albeit slowly. They are running Linux on their new IBM Blade Center so
it's only a matter of time before Linux starts becoming integrated into
the desktop systems as well. I know the tech staff is pushing for Linux
but it's a tough battle.