 The Global Information Society has led to the development of information technology, IT, in the classroom, which has been further enhanced by cloud technology providers. These providers offer many great features, requiring further investigation into how they can be used in conjunction with other teaching aids. However, there are no exceptions to free software, which is trying to take its place in the educational environment. This study aims to analyze the possibilities of switching to the use of free software through the implementation of cloud technologies in the information and educational environment of the modern university. It also seeks to identify any potential barriers to the adoption of free software in education, such as mistrust of the great opportunities it offers or lack of understanding of why well-made software can be free. The study found that the use of open source software has not yet been sufficiently researched, but that its potential is largely untapped due to psychological and social factors. Furthermore, the study identified several common features of cloud technologies and free software in the context of the information and educational environments. Finally, the study concluded that the use of cloud technologies could help promote the adoption of free software in the educational community, which is currently lagging behind. This article was authored by V.E. Velichko. We are article.tv, links in the description below.