How can a classroom save on software and hardware?

Question

Iron

Some programs are very expensive, schools and training centers often do not have that kind of money, especially to install all this on several computers.
What are the options?
How to bypass restrictions?

Answer 1

Well, there are usually options for getting cheaper or free software for education and educational institutions. Microsoft DreamSpark, Academic Alliance (don't know, maybe they replaced it with Dreamspark), AutoCAD also has something. Look, study what is there and what are the requirements.

Answer 2

some are what? As far as I know, there are several school Linux distributions.

Answer 3

Install Linux! So tell the director of the educational institution they say so and so. Suggest what comes out on a budget! Or they give you a list and you spin as you want?

Answer 4

Software manufacturers have programs for CAs.
Look and chat - they will do it at special prices.