Thanks! I'm becoming more interested by the minute with regards to trying the NC.
The link seems to describe how to get the apps to show up on the NT so you can easily find them. That will help alot. As far as downloading non B&N apps though, all you have to do is enable downloading of 3rd party software?
Edit: Found this link. It should help some other folks as well.
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/20...hack-required/