I think it's plausible (moreso than my theory, probably) that the bit about "life eternal" just meaning that he'll be reincarnated again and again and again is the correct interpretation. But when you take that line added with his ability to manipulate the Pattern, it made me wonder about an...
There's also the fact that he can now manipulate the Pattern, which would mean that he can manipulate the bits of himself that cause you to age. Now, as to whether or not he would want to be immortal, which was the main point raised at JCon, I really do think that he would. He's someone who's...