1. it IS easy right now.
you are on a linux-platform so you may want to learn to get along with the terminal and some basic commands.
the process requires only downloading, linking and copying files. and every single step is covered 100% with these instructions.
that's the original thread of the bootvideo:
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=43187

2. this change you may want to make on your own or make a request in the theme's thread:
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=39851