From what I have read/heard the next generation may be a new board similar to the Socket F format. Their has not been really anything definite from AMD about this, they have been pretty tight lipped. Right now they have just focused on utilizing DDR2 and improving the power usage of their processors, but in 2007 I think things will get interesting with the whole AMD/Intel battle. Unfortunately now is not the time to future-proof yourself with AMD's, Intel is a better option at this point as they will be sticking with the Socket 775 for some time.