If I buy a new macbook Pro, will I get OS X 10.5 'free' when it's released?

I've been waiting for the new Macbooks for a long time, initally because I thought they were going to be released with OS X 10.5, but now that 10.5 has been pushed back, will I have to pay for it when it ships if I buy a new Macbook Pro this month?
I hope not.
Nick V

Nick,
You're playing a losing game, man. OK, so you have waited this (however) long for an updated MBP. Now, you will delay further for the release of Leopard. By the time Leopard is released, and there is no guaranty that it won't be delayed further, another update to the MBP might be on the horizon. Even if a newer MBP isn't in the works, there will be speculation. In any event, you will wait some more.
Where does it end? Will you ever actually break down and purchase?
In the meantime, you lose out on enjoying a fine-running machine and OS.
Scott

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