How to know Psp terms

=======Glossary of Terms==============
Bootsound-
The sound that plays when a PSP is coldbooted.
BOOSTER-
The developer responsible for DevHook.
Brick-
A system critical file has been corrupted on the Flash Memory, rendering the PSP unable to start. Depending on how critical the corrupted file, it may be possible to recover the PSP using any Custom Firmwares' recovery mode.
Bricker-
A slang term used to refer to any homebrew game/app that either accidentally, or purposefully, permanently damages the critical parts of the PSP's Flash, rendering it a brick. These usually can not be recovered.
BSoD-
This comes up when something on the Flash 1 has been corrupted. Pressing O will reset it with no permanent damage. This also commonly shows up after a downgrade. A.K.A- Blue Screen Of Death
Coldboot-
A "hard start" of the PSP
Custom Firmware-
Special firmware version created by PSP hackers to allow for additional features
Crack-
Meaning we've found a potential weakness in the PSP's firmware, which may lead to homebrew.
CSO-
"Compressed ISO", a way to make an ISO file smaller on your memory stick
Customization-
'Modifying' your PSP by flashing new fonts, icons, backgrounds, or sounds to the PSP's flash memory, usually through the use of XFlash
Dark_aleX-
Possibly one of the most well known PSP hackers, known for his work on many downgraders, and the SE/OE series of Custom Firmware.
DAX-
A shortened form of the famed PSP hacker, Dark_aleX. It is also a form of PSP ISO Compression
Decrypt-
The encryption keeping us from looking at Sony's code has been broken. This allows us to analyze the PSP's code, and look for a weakness.
Devhook-
A homebrew application that allows the PSP to emulate, or imitate, another firmware version without actually upgrading, Created by BOOSTER. This is the most common loader in use. A.K.A- Device Hook
Disc0-
This is how the UMD drive is identified to the PSP
Downgrade-
The act of rewriting the PSP's flash memory with a lower firmware version to allow for Homebrew. Requires a Kernel Mode exploit
Downgrader-
Rewrites the PSP's flash memory to a lower version. Can potentially brick your PSP
Dump-
Usually includes Flash0, and occasionally Flash1. These files are copied from the PSP's flash memory, usually for use with DevHook.
Eboot-
A file that the PSP can run.
Eloader-
A.K.A Eboot Loader, A application that allows homebrew to be run on PSP firmwares 2.0 and higher
Emulator-
This fools the PSP into thinking it's something it's not, such as a SNES
Exploit-
A weakness has been found in the Firmware, which allows us to play unsigned code, A.K.A Homebrew
Fastloader-
An older form of a PSP ISO loader. Devhook is more common now.
Firmware-
The 'operating system' of the PSP
Firmware 1.5-
The most hacked firmware, next to custom firmware, that allows us to do anything
Flashing-
The act of copying a file to the Flash Memory to change the operation of your PSP.
Flash-
The internal memory of the PSP, which contains all information on how the PSP is supposed to run. Cannot be easily altered.
Flash 0-
This contains the PSP's system information
Flash 1-
This contains the PSP's information on the user, such as wifi setup, and usernames
Flash 2/3-
Rumored areas of the PSP's flash memory. Not much is known about their use.
Flash Memory-
This is the internal memory of the PSP, which contains all of its system information. A.K.A - Flash
Full Brick-
This happens when a critical part of the Flash Memory is damaged. If this occurs, the PSP cannot be brought back. A signal of a full brick is the inability to access recovery mode.
Gameboot-
This is the movie that is played when any game, or UMD is run
Hack-
Anything to make the PSP do something it isn't meant to
HEN-
Homebrew Enabler. This tricks the PSP into thinking it really is allowed to run homebrew code on higher firmware versions.
Homebrew-
"Unsigned Code" used to play games that Sony doesn't normally allow
ISO-
PSP game 'image' that is usually illegally downloaded
Kernel Mode-
A way to run homebrew, and allows access to Flash memory. This allows for downgraders, or for homebrew to be run at max speed.
Loader-
Assists in the playing of PSP ISO's
Modchip-
A second Flash Memory that can be soldiered to a PSP's motherboard, making the PSP 'unbrickable'. However, this requires advanced skills to install. A.K.A- Undiluted Platinum
MP4-
The only movie format that the PSP can play. In order to play, it must be specially converted for the PSP using computer software.
MS Root-
The Root of your memory stick, or the first folder you see when you open it on your PC.
Noobz team-
A team of PSP hackers that have contributed the eLoader, xLoader, and help with many PSP downgrades
OE-
"Open Edition". The common term for Dark_aleX's most recent Custom Firmware. Currently at 3.10 OE-A
Official Firmware-
Not to be confused with custom firmware, this is the firmware released by Sony to block homebrew games
Recovery Mode-
This allows you to bring your PSP back to life, if you happen to partially brick it.
RSoD-
More severe than a BSoD, this may mean something serious is corrupted. Usually, resetting the PSP will cure this, however. May also show up after a downgrade, in which case a reset will get rid of it. A.K.A- Red Screen Of Death
SE-
"Special Edition", used as in 2.71 SE, which is a custom firmware created by Dark_aleX
Semi Brick-
This is a brick that was not caused by corrupting critical files. The PSP can be recovered using Custom Firmwares' Recovery Mode. If recovery mode can be accessed, it is a semi-brick, not a full brick. A.K.A- Half Brick
Signature-
The way that Sony tries to restrict homebrew. The PSP will look for this every time any code is run. Hacks allow us to bypass this.
TA 079-
One of the "good" motherboards, which can be downgraded without any extra steps
TA 081-
Another "Good" motherboards, can also be downgraded without any extra steps.
TA 082-
"Bad" PSP motherboard. Requires a different downgrader to downgrade. Can be identified by "IC1003" marking on the upper right of the PSP UMD tray. Picture Here
TA 086-
Another "Bad" PSP motherboard. Requires the same downgrader as a TA-082 board. Can be identified in the same manner as TA 082.
UMD-
Universal Media Disk. This is what the PSP plays its legitimate games from.
Unsigned Code-
A.K.A Homebrew. Code that is run on a PSP without the officially Sony signature.
Upgrade-
Usually referred to upgrading the PSP's firmware using an official Sony update, which is highly discouraged. May also refer to installing custom firmware.
User Mode-
This is a way that homebrew can be run, but cannot access anything on the flash memory, so it runs slower than kernel Mode
XFlash-
Allows for customization of the PSP by flashing new items to the flash memory, such as fonts, or pictures. Has a very small risk of bricking.
xLoader-
An experimental version of the eLoader, created for firmware 2.80
XMB-
Cross-Media-Bar, The PSP's 'main menu'. This is where you can choose a UMD game, view pictures, listen to music, or watch movies.