[brettokok]

I'd make sure I have the Official Windows Mobile 6.1 Rom installed.

Then a few first things I did to start with would be
-get HTC Home Customizer(attached a version that works for me.. just install it and let it download a plug-in and whatnot and it will work)
-Use the "no sent message hack" to get rid of that stupid sent message pop-up everytime you send a message.(attached)
-get a few themes(ppcthemes.net)
-get the gps and a mapping program working
-flashlight app is pretty handy.(directions to install using the attached flashlight file directly below...got from 5th post in this thread=http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35379&highlight=flashlight)
First download the file I attached Flashlight.zip then unzip.

Second extract the file (Flashlight.exe) to your PPC.

Third copy the Flashlight.exe to your "My device - Windows" folder and past it.

Last recopy the flashlight.exe from the Windows folder where you just put it and go to "My Device - Windows - Start Menu -Programs"
and past a SHORT CUT. Rename the shortcut "Flashlight".

You should now have the Flashlight.exe in your "Windows" folder and also have a shortcut to flashlight in your "Programs" (My Device - Windows - Start Menu -Programs) folder.

Now all you have to do is go to your "Setting - Personal - Buttons" and change one of the buttons there to "Flashlight".
I use button #5 (Voice Dial I think) and when I press it the flashlight comes on and stays on till I press it again to shut it off.






Theres endless things to do with creating your own ROMs and what not but the things above are very basic installs without really messing with anything complicated.