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  • more about #root
    Killjoy: Nice! If the timing works out right, this'll give me a few free Christmas presents to hand out to my freshly Droided friends. more »
    Erebus56: Not only do I know it's 10:44 by the digital clock, I also know that I'm in the Eastern Time zone due to the analog clock. To top it off, I also know... more »
    lordflapjack: so... benefits to rooting, real quick more »
    Vincent: Like earlier posters have said, to do the manual update to 2.0.1 you don't have to root it, you just have to download the build and do a manual firmwa... more »
    wpbcubsfan: Um, regular apps will still work with root. This article was obviously rushed before they got any facts! more »
    €hЯ!§, nice comment, but: I'm missing something here. Why the need to root when you have open development? more »
    Matt Reay: Check your facts lil' buddy. You do not need root to manually update to 2.0.1. I just upgraded, but have not unlocked root access yet. more »
    fleebailey33: i can think of some good reasons WifiTether Ok one good reason. more »
    Decadence: Rooting(in theory) also allows cell phone fanaticos to flash the Droid to any CDMA carrier they wish. Rejoice. more »
    Kevin Huff: What do you mean most apps won't work on a rooted handset? more »
    Brian Lam: this entire thread of comments is somewhat useless. more »
    OMG! Ponies!: Well, what if you could wear sweatpants with them? more »
    Whytookay - Pro Skub: Oh my god they're ent legs! more »
    Nick: hey BLam. Nice legs. wooooooo more »
    ZLevee: "The girl who made this project was super nice!" and by that you mean hot, don't you Brian. more »
  • #android

    Motorola Droid Has Been Rooted

    Diligent Android-tamperers have done it again—the Droid has been rooted. There aren't many practical benefits quite yet, but it's a first step to all kinds of custom Droid goodness that's hopefully coming soon. [AllDroid]
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    I'd Feel So Grounded Wearing These Electronic Root Boots

    I found a little glen amongst the cold glass and steel of the ITP projects. In it, a sprite or tree spirit or alanis morissette clonette was wearing these thrumming, bark-covered, tree-loving, meditation boots. More »
  • #gadgets

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