Features / Usability

> I've narrowed a list of PHP 5.x - compatible CMSs down to this list. Given the expected speed increases with using PHP 5.1, I want to be in a position to use that with the CMS I settle on, once PHP 5.1 is stable.
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> What experiences have users had with these systems, and how would you compare them as extensible, well-performing frameworks? Architecture, OOP/procedural style, usability and functionality are also important to me, in addition to the sense you have of their development teams and communities.
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> Just looking for a little feedback to tip me one way or another or to rule out a few undesirable choices.

I am using and hope to stay with TikiWiki. I tried Drupal, XOOPS, and Joomla. btw, I also tried some of the Nuke variants.

I think it was Drupal that I had an issue with linking. I was unable to provide a link with using _blank or _new, and the documentation I was able to find indicated that there was some policy in place to not provide that availability.

Joomla was nice, but searching for mods for usage was difficult and finally gave it up when there was no module for blogs, which I needed.

I have seen very few "nice looking" Nuke sites. They take a ton of work not to look ugly.

The reason I have gone to TikiWiki was the wide range of features that "I" wanted out of the box. I certainly would rather disable a module than search for something.

All have issues with documentation. All have issues with direction of development. They tend to get stuck on Techie site implementation even though part of the CMS framework philosophy, as I understand it, is providing someone with middle level system admin, programming skills the ability to effectively and simply implement a "personalized" site.