If you were wondering whether there was going to be a SQL Server 2008 Express release, you can now rest easy. Microsoft has created a SQL Server Katmai Express forum, which is a pretty good indication that a new SQL Server Express 2008 Community Technology Preview will be on the way soon. You can check out the SQL Server Katmai Express forum at http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=1621&SiteID=1