Programmers have figured out how to “jailbreak” the Motorola Droid.

What does this mean?  With the right instructions, anyone can gain access to the Droid‘s file-system.

So programming applications that aren’t condoned by either Verizon or Google is now possible.  There is much speculation that an intrepid programmer will figure out how to introduce multi-touch to the Droid.

It is possible to “root” or “jailbreak” your Droid yourself, but be forewarned: if not done correctly, you run the risk of “bricking” your phone, i.e., having a useless Droid.

Also, jailbreaking your Droid voids your warranty.
If you feel up to the challenge, you can follow the steps to jailbreak your Droid here.