For those of us who have vista and still want to upgrade our ROM like everyone else there are a few steps you have to follow..
1. you have to have Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 or better
2. Install the old sync drivers as listed here
http://www.modaco.com/RUU-Vista-done-u-t252977.html
**Some Have reported this as not necessary.**
3. Create a folder called "tempttn" (without quotes) on your c: drive. (C:\tempttn)
4. Run Olipro's Hard-SPL
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=9093
** Make sure you remove the usb cord when prompted**
5. Install your favorite custom ROM
6. Hard reset
Thanks to ImCokeMan and Naigaman for help, Colonel for the rom(cool animation man), and of course olipro for the hard spl! (There are more people that should get thanks but I dont know em all!)