Vista RTM Next week?

On MSFN.org I read this astonishing news today:

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Microsoft could be ready to release Windows Vista to manufacturing as early as next week, a milestone that would signify the end of a protracted development process. It could also set the company on a course to launch the operating system at the huge International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where Chairman Bill Gates is to deliver the opening keynote Jan. 7.
“9 Days Until Vista RTM!!!” read a scrolling electronic reader board in a building on Microsoft’s Redmond campus Monday. If the countdown is correct, it would mean Vista is to be released to manufacturing (RTM) on Oct. 25, earlier than analysts expected

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Let’s hope they are right and let’s have a Ball next week…

ADDED: according to Bink.NU, Microsoft in the person os Jim Allchin have denied this rumour.