Hi I recently got an iPad 2 it was loaded with 5.1 so my (incomplete) search brought me here. I have been anti-apple my whole life but feel pretty goofy now seeing what a wonderful product they do make. I had to use the iiGS in elementary school so I think that is why. I still remember you could boot into a command prompt and write BASIC prigs and used to freak out the teachers with this. I have in the past built Hybrid OS builds for Blackberries and would love to get into the jail breaking scene but don't know where to start. If anyone can lead me to some basic guides to building a jailbreak I would appreciate it. I am running a PC with windows XP FYI.

Welcome to the dark side, the force is stronger now you have an iPad
Just search the forum for jailbreaking and you will find loads of advice, however my advice will be don't get too flustered and worry about doing it, just do it and learn along the way, it's so simple. However your one of the many that are going to have to wait a while yet the guys are busy making a stable jailbreak for IOS 5.1 and it won't be out for a while. My advice first of all is read up on it as you can't downgrade so easily like you used to but once it's ready you will be happy, just be patient I've heard all known exploits have been found so were a little closer. Anyway the mods will be along soon with plenty of links etc and you should get a decent response to most of your threads, we're a decent forum community so welcome and good luck jailbreaking in due course.

Hi and welcome to the Forum!

Stay tuned to this thread for the next jailbreak, when it's available you will see it here within minutes of it being announced.
Official iPad3 Jailbreak Thread

And here is a link to our Hacking Forum, have a look around.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-hacking/

The IPad Forum is a community of members from all walks of life and from all over the world coming together to share our experiences and to help each other learn about this wonderful piece of technology the Ipad. There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions you have. If then you cannot find the answer you are seeking then by all means post your question. There are many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.

We also have our own App - It is a very simple app to navigate.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/discu...412896524?mt=8
Reading the IPad manual is a great place to start so please download a copy of these.
http://www.support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/
2 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-gener...dont-know.html
iOS5 Tips and Tricks
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Once again we welcome you here and are so pleased you have joined us!