Glossary HTC HD2 - bibanon/android-development-codex GitHub Wiki

MAGLDR - A closed-source custom bootloader unique to the HD2 that runs right after the SPL, allowing users to run Windows Phone 7, Android, from either NAND or SDCard.

cLK - An open-source, community developed custom bootloader unique to the HD2 that gives it conventional Android development interfaces (fastboot, adb), along with other things. Does not support Windows Phone 7.

RMNET - A networking layer that is used by MAGLDR. Not supported by cLK.

PPP - Another kind of networking layer supported by both MAGLDR and cLK. cLK only supports PPP.

DFT - A (mostly China-based) team that primarily hacks on Windows Phones, chief among whom is Cotulla, the creator of MAGLDR.

Operating System - A collection of applications that work together to manage resources and provide services to the user.

Dual-Booting - Running two or more operating systems on your phone.

• Android - An operating system made by Google. It is known for it's massive universe of Android apps and Google services integration.
• Windows Phone 7 (WP7) - An operating system made by Microsoft, in an attempt at adapting Windows 7 to phones. It uses the innovative Metro interface, and features a beautiful, but tiny library of apps. Includes Microsoft Office Mobile.
• Linux -