If indeed it is a software only SDK I see Intels arrogance popping up once more.
Why Intel would charge for an SDK that creates markets for their products I'll never understand.

Atom a road to proper 64 bit CPUs?

You are insane.

I find this ~point~ a very valid one, and would also ask: What's the point of an Atom SDK, when the ATOM is just another run of the mill x86 CPU?

Or could it be that Intel are getting ready to spring a new and modern Architecture on us that'll make the x86 Architecture look like dinosaur it is??

Could it be that this SDK might ~open up~ the floodplains to proper 64bit Architecture?

I for One can hope...

I went to Intel's site to find out why you would need a special SDK to develop software for an x86 processor running windows and it appears to be nothing more than a DRM kit. What a bunch of crap.

Tried Moblin 2 on my Eee pc 900a. Besides the interface, Moblin bring nothing new to the table. Also, Moblin didn't run any faster than Ubuntu NBR 9.1. Ironically, Moblin, the made for Internet OS, ran browser embedded flash terribly! Flash banner ads sent me back to Ubuntu after 2 days! Oh and having more built in social networking options than Twitter and Last.fm would be nice . . .