2.6.9 kernel?

[Yang Zhao <zhao18@purdue.edu>]

Hi,
Is there any plan to include 2.6.9 kernel soon?
According to Serial ATA (SATA) Linux status report 
<http://linux.yyz.us/sata/sata-status.html> ,  I think I need 2.6.9 to 
install debian on my ICH6 powered SATA hard drive.
Or if I am wrong, please tell me. I can't wait to intall linux. I 
accidentally installed WinXP SP2 and now my machine hangs once in a 
while.... :(