Obviously, this is in concert with Intel's release of product. Merom will be available in 64 bits for the launch. MS knows where it's bread is buttered.
Maybe AMD is about to add Microsoft to their lawsuit? Sounds like two monopolies colluding, don't it? C'mon AMD, do something! <g>
Smooth, I've been thinking the same for years now. So far delays in a consumer (Home Edition) version of 64b Windows have lived up to my assumption that MS won't release it until Intel is one hundred percent ready. Quite possibly this time might be different but still I wouldn't exactly be surprised by a Merom delay to a post xmas date either.