M-Audio Firewire Solo: Compatible with Intel Macs?

Does anyone know whether the M-Audio Firewire Solo is compatible with the new Intel Macs. I've just ordered a MacBookPro and am looking for a non-USB audio interface so that I can record guitar tracks.
thanks

According to their web site, yes. Latest driver:
http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=support.drivers&k=driver&b=1&s=2&p=107a95014 9a9eada0f8629a61f1657f0&o=MacOS+10.4.4+-Intel&f=647

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