So I found this tut:
http://discussion.wmexperts.com/showthread.php?t=139379
Seemed like a good tutorial till I got to step 12. I did not have the palm messaging folder...and didnt know where to go. So being the clever noob I am, instead of googling the problem...I improvised

Haha, well, I xfered the sms cab file over to the program files folder, and then just ran it. It said it was installing, then needed a soft reset. I reset...and then BAM, seems like its working. Now I just have to wait for some txts to come in.....
Is there a way to change what is on the launch screen? I hate the clutter look, I dont need the windows live search, sprint software store, or owner info on the front...is there a way to remove that without theme'ing? Or must I theme....