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    And, I might add that you WILL need system administration, especially in a business application. If you are not VERY confident in your administration skills I would say paid help is necessary, but again, thats for you to decide. Commented Sep 12, 2012 at 4:57
  • So generally you suppose that the think which makes Linux expensive is, that you need an administrator for Linux, while don't need one for Windows? Commented Sep 12, 2012 at 5:00
  • It depends on your specific use for the operating system. If you are a web hosting company, you would certainly need a windows sys admin for your windows boxes just as greatly as you would for your linux boxes. If you are a small bakery owner and you need to use MS word to make flyers, I would hope that you could manage that without a sys admin. So again, you have to think critically about your specific application. Commented Sep 12, 2012 at 5:04
  • After re-reading your question, I realize that my answer wasn't all that great. After reading "the focus of the question" part I tried to tackle those questions rather than the overall, question, which does not specifically ask for the cost of migration, but instead asks for the factors to consider. I think your answer to your own question is fitting and quite helpful. I would advise editing your question to keep people focused on answering with the factors to consider rather than the specific cost they might incur, as I did. Commented Sep 12, 2012 at 5:42
  • You picked up correctly that the question is essentially about money. And I like the concrete point of expense on the system administrator. Commented Sep 12, 2012 at 5:50