I watched this guy and did it his way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUoHALWvPts After it rooted, I downloaded ProLauncher from the market. I was really busy this weekend and didn't get to play - but looking to download Dolphin Browser (when the Dolphin Webpage is back up! They don't have the version for nook color on the Android Market and send you to another page) Good luck. I am a newb and really can't help, but I know there are several here who are experts!