If I root...

[bd1212]

... Do I lose all of my apps? If so, how would I go about getting all my apps back?

 

[INSANENEIVIESIS]

... Do I lose all of my apps? If so, how would I go about getting all my apps back?

no you wont nothing will change except you will have a new app call "super user permission" check out this thread before you do any thing and take your time there is no rush

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-hacks/632-what-root-means-stop-asking.html

 

[natediddy1120]

No you won't lose your apps from rooting

 

[loop4zil]

... Do I lose all of my apps? If so, how would I go about getting all my apps back?

You get this little guy (see attached pic) added to your app drawer.

If you install a ROM your home screens might get cleared off but you will have all of your apps and data still on the phone. This is not a bad thing because if you run a ROM like Bug-less beast and get the 2 additional screens you will want to take time to re-org everything.

I rooted installed petes bugless beast and overclocked last week. I used this thread as a guide...

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/hacking-help/19818-how-install-bugless-beast-noobs.html

I read the all the instructions several times...I downloaded all the files to my laptop..and I read thru the thread to see where others were having issues...and then I made sure that I understood everything. then i did it...and it went with out a hitch and I am very pleased with myself!