[TheeWizard]

thanks for explaining boot loader vs hard reset,

all the talk about active sync when doing the ROM flash, had things confused
I think i understand it now

plug in the touch, kill active sync, then run the unlocker, instructions appear un the PC screen

follow the instructions, when done the cokeman spl will be displayed on the touch screen
and i can continue with 'flashing process' using the card method. Atel rom first for the radio

if I got that right, its just a matter of deciding what ROM to use for the OS from among the many choices

all i'm looking for is revA and fast stable GPS lock, and a stable OS, I don't want to loose the camera or my ICS capabilities, better 1xRF for voice would be a plus.

I guess i'm saying , I don't need an OS with too much removed or added in, the touch has more RAM memory than previous models and i'm like 60% plus on free ram, its nice to have some things like java or google maps, flash player built in , but I don't consider it a necesity, for me 'as a Neophyte' , stability & first time good luck is what i need.

thank you.