amd64 bit sarge support: How long will support last?

["Noah Dain" <noahdain@gmail.com>]

Apparently etch is to be released by the end of this year (2006), or
at least that is the current target.

Problem for me is, I have to set up a server to host several
virtualised environments.  I _was_ planning on using amd64 sarge as
debian typically has a long release cycle, great support, etc.  For
this machine though, the last thing I need is a greatly shortened
lifetime.

I'd rather not have to go to another distro for this, but I'd rather
not have management taking a big bite out of my arse come the end of
this year, or shortly thereafter.

So, does anyone have any info on the plans for amd64 sarge support?

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Noah Dain
"I don't want to make toys, I want to be a dentist!"