Two Questions - Wifi Tether and Default SMS in Froyo

[Vassago]

So I've finally jumped in and taken a Froyo updated rom (latest Midnight rom.) I have a couple concerns though:

1. Wifi Tether - On 2.1 I used MobileAP for Infrastructure wifi tethering capabilities and 4g speeds. What is the standard to use with Froyo? What about USB tethering? I refuse to pay 40 bucks for something I'll rarely use, but should be able to when necessary. Any and all recommendations that will allow me to get USB and Wifi tethering, preferably at 4g speeds, are welcome.

2. SMS Program - On 2.1 I had the option to go into applications and "clear default" for messaging so I could set Handcent as my default messenger program whenever I clicked the messaging link on my homescreen dock. This option seems greyed out on 2.2. How can I change it so Handcent is my default? It's pretty annoying to have to go into the link to clear out the number of new messages recieved in both programs.

Thanks and I look forward to your responses.

[Vassago]

Nevermind, I got the wifi tether app and messenger situation figured out. I just switched to Launcher Pro.