This year, we honor three-time Readers' Choice winners. Also in this issue: Cisco goes after Microsoft in collaboration software, using the right software can help you save money, Exchange 2007 SP1 and Chrome reviewed, and more.
Cover Story: The SharePoint Upgrade Trap SharePoint 2007 migrations are simple enough, but beware of hidden dangers. Here's a look at some of the more common upgrade and migration problems. by Brien Posey full story Cover Story: The 2008 Readers' Choice Awards: Introducing Redmond's Triple Crown To recognize the dynasties in our annual Readers' Choice competition, Redmond is introducing the "Triple Crown," a new award for products that have won (at least) three Readers' Choice honors in a row. by Lee Pender full story Cisco: The Unlikely Contender Networking giant Cisco goes after Microsoft's supremacy in the collaboration-software market. by Paul Korzeniowski full story Remote Tools that Can Help You Save Gas Besides carpooling and riding a bicycle to work, using the right software can keep some gas money in your pocket. by J. Peter Bruzzese full story Reader Review: Chrome Might Get You Home Google's new beta browser shows promise, but needs lots of filling out. by Doug Barney full story
Exchange 2007 Service Pack 1: Highly Available Exchange 2007 Service Pack 1 brings high-availability enhancements and added capabilities. by J. Peter Bruzzese full story
by Zubair Alexander full story Barney's Rubble
VMware Wants It All
A completely revamped data center, virtualized servers and networks...it's all part of the VDC-OS plan. by Doug Barney full story Never Again
Beware of the Company You Keep
When it comes to questionable business practices, sometimes the free toys just aren't worth it. by Derryl Steib full story Mr. Roboto
In the Mail
Want to send an e-mail from the command line? Give Blat a try. by Jeffery Hicks full story Security Advisor
A Better Internet Explorer
IE8 won't break new ground, but it will feature some notable security improvements. by Joern Wettern full story Foley on Microsoft
IE8: Microsoft Thinks Different
From standards-compliance to testing, Microsoft is rethinking its strategy for the upcoming browser. by Mary Jo Foley full story