[Terminology] for different root methods

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Now we have two distinct root methods for the N1. 1) Unlock the bootloader using fastboot and proceed accordingly. 2) Use the new method described with adb in recovery mode.

Going forward, certain tutorials and methods may only be applicable to one method and not the other, or will provide separate methods for each case. So maybe we need some new terminology.

Original root method using fastboot = "boot-rooted"?
New root method using adb in recovery mode = "rec-rooted"?

Feel free to get more imaginative.

Good idea. But are there any differences between the two methods other than the locked bootloader thing?

Originally Posted by aboda7es

Good idea. But are there any differences between the two methods other than the locked bootloader thing?

Well one thing I notice is that some of the modding threads (e.g. how to restore your Nexus One to stock) contain instructions that involve Fastboot. I'm assuming that if your bootloader is still locked, you won't be using Fastboot to accomplish this step.

I believe you can still use PASSIMGs on a locked bootloader,so some of those guides could still work on a rec-rooted Nexus.

How about fast-root and hacked-root?

Originally Posted by N3xt2N0N3

How about fast-root and hacked-root?

Sounds Good...it has my vote

Fast-root works...

Hacked-root I'm not sure about - cause really, both methods are pretty hacktastic

How about true-root and lazy-root?

In any case, functionality of the root access is still the same - the only difference is whether your bootloader is unlocked or not. I don't think two different terminologies are required - a tutorial can just have two sections; one for people having unlocked bootloader, and other for locked.

I dont see why it makes a difference but

oem-root for fastboot oem unlock

and

sd-root for the sdcard loop one (hmm sounds like it could be confused with sd root directory)

or

loop-root