Unlocking the bootloader?

[tattedupboy]

Ok, so my problem that I reported the other day (of the phone not charging unless it's turned off) finally got to the point that I requested a replacement from Verizon. Yes, I know I'll have to unroot this one and restore it to stock if I want it to be covered under warranty. No big deal

A website dedicated to unlocking the bootloaders of HTC phones( htcdev.com/bootloader) recently caught my eye, but I have a couple of questions about it. Will unlocking my bootloader prior to rooting in anyway change the rooting process? How so? If it will be made easier as a result, I'm definitely listening.
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