Newbie With a Few Questions

[RevG]

Good Morning, Everyone:

I came across this site yesterday and what a revelation! I have purchased an Apache XV6700 over Ebay that should be arriving shortly. I'll be installing IGuidance 4.0 on it with a Holux Bluetooth for GPS, and I have a few questions for all of you sages and prophets of all things Apache...your guidance and help will be MOSt appreciated!

1. Is there a way that I myself can switch my cell number over to the XV6700 and activate it and then deactivate my current Razr V3M without taking it to Verizon? I don't have a data plan, just phone service. If so, how? If not, any tips I need to know when taking it to Verizon?

2. Once I get it up and running, I'd love to start updating it from Mobile 5 to the Mobile 6 updates found here. I've already found the superb tutorial on how to setup and install them, but I'm wondering if someone can explain to me exactly what a "kitchen" is so I'm in the know (please forgive the ignorance).

3. Do the Mobile 6 upgrades here work like upgrades to my PC where I need to start with the first one and then work through the subsequent ones to get the most recent to be fully functional, or are they each their own fully functional version?

4. It reads to me like the very most recent build with that AWESOME green screen is still a bit funky. Is there a build here that you all recommend as the most stable for now for a first-timer to attempt?

I thank you all for your knowledege, your patience, and especially for all the hours of work that go into maintaining a place like this and offering those who come here the chance to keep such a slick piece of equipment up-to-date.

Peace,
RevG