The second half consistuted an appraisal of Linux, and how it can be deployed onto the desktop. He talked through the different distributions, why there were several, and what each offered that the others didn't. From here the talk moved onto migration, and how it was possible to move away from Windows without suffering. As Steven put it, "What people want is not Microsoft Word - they want a word processor. Or perhaps a word processor that understands Word files. You don't need Microsoft product to do that".

After being uncommonly magnimous (mentioning some of the failings of Linux) the talk moved to the Linux community, it's existance in the email forums, and web sites of the world, highlighting the rare fact that the software authors can be contacted directly about bugs or features. Something Steven found lacking when he complained to George Michael about a dubious key change on his last album. Apparently!

He finished up with talk of the Linux User Groups (or LUGs) taking place that (and every) month in London, for those interesting in attending, and a Q&A session. Everyone had a chance to ask questions, and four lucky people walked home with a full copy of SuSE professional that had been donated by Roger Whittaker of that very company. The questions continued after the official session had ended, showing that - even after home time - some people still want to stay behind after class and learn more about Linux.