64 bit OS and Applications for Mac Pro

I was all set to replace my ailing G5 PM with a MBP when Apple released the Mac Pros today. I originally bought the G5 because I wanted to be able to run 64 bit software when that became the standard. With the switch to 32 bit Intel chips, I thought that was no longer a concern. With Woodcrest chips in the Mac Pro, however, I guess it is.
When the 64 bit Leopard is released and developers also release 64 bit software, will it all run on the 32 bit MBPs? Apple has said that the 64 bit machines will run 32 bit software side-by-side, but I am worried about compatability in the other direction.
Dual 2.0 G5 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

I'm an active ADC member, paid developer account through for work, though I do not believe it's up on ADC yet to download for dvelopers as preview release. It would be in the next week or so i'd think once they get it out to the higher-priority accounts/users. Apple was giving out a developer preview with all technologies and xcode3.0 and do-ddads to attendees at wwdc today after the keynote. i was lucky enough to be attending wwdc for work with my boss and another employee (at first i 'uged' it, but it is great so far! can't wait for tomorrow).
basicly you are right, its developer only (apple obviosuly and soon ADC members) as well as the dev preview that was handed otu at wwdc today

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Message was edited by: martyn pot2

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