Is one method better than the other? Any advantages to either? I'm currently using a custom ipsw but read the recent posts about direct unlock with interest.
http://www.redmondpie.com/jailbreak-unlock-iphone-2g-3.1.2-firmware-with-blackra1n-rc3-9140086/
http://www.redmondpie.com/jailbreak-unlock-iphone-2g-3.1.2-firmware-with-blackra1n-rc3-9140086/