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SQL Server 2008 is finally out and comes with the Entity Framework, which means that SP1 for Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework is almost out.
Why SP1 tied to SQLS2008?
The Entity Framework has been announced as part of the Microsoft SQL Server.
Probably a marketing thing.