MBP with New Apple LED Cinema Display

Does anyone know whether it will be possible to use an early-2008 MacBook Pro with the new Apple LED Cinema Display? I know that the new display is made specifically for the latest MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air with the mini-display port, but I wondered whether there will be some type of adapter offered so that an older MacBook Pro may be used with the new display (or whether this is even possible).
Any input is appreciated.
Joe

No solution yet, but read the following:
http://www.macworld.com/article/136196/2008/10/displayportfaq.html
http://forums.macnn.com/65/mac-pro-and-power-mac/379042/new-cinema-display-mini- displayport-dvi/
Webb
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