open source software support

[Ecurb123]

For example if I owned a business that wanted to go full open source software, is there anyone out there that could help me with solutions? Or what if I were just a long time Windows user who wanted to go with linux, but was intimidated by the learning curve and the Internet forums seems to geeky, is there a place for me to go?

What is the best place I can point someone to who might be interested in changing to open source software? Is there a one stop shopping for that?

[Sukrim]

Probably service providers like Redhat can help you with that.
Open Source does not mean "for free" by the way, just to be sure.

[Ecurb123]

Probably service providers like Redhat can help you with that.
Open Source does not mean "for free" by the way, just to be sure.

Yes I was thinking about redhat too, but it would be cool if there was an organization that offered free advice or support. Of course with free you can't expect the same level of service as a professional consulting business, but I think it would be great if something like this existed.

Yes I know open source does not mean there is no or can't be cost around service or even the software itself.   

[Sukrim]

What would be the business model of offering free support for free software?!

If you don't want to pay, just read stuff you need on your own, there are wiki pages and guides to nearly any imaginable topic out there. If you require someone else to devote time to hold your hand or customize something so YOU save time, this is called a service and a good part of all humans on this planet earn their living by providing such things. It's no different if open source software is somehow involved in the process.

Maybe you can offer something on your own for somebody that this person might need in exchange?