Softrooting the nook means that you install a modified version of the nook software that allows you to install software other than the standard software supplied by Barnes & Noble. In particular, the softroot package includes a file/directory browser, a web browser, and an application that can download books from Stanza catalogs or OPDS content or your Calibre content server. The latter two require a wi-fi connection or a SIM card other than the one that came with your nook.
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