mack - 5:26 pm on Sep 20, 2009 (gmt 0)

Good point and I see where you are coming from, but is there really a big difference between customization and fresh development. By customization I am not simply refering to layout and design, I mean the actual code base. The more custom your cms becomes the more it moves away from the known and proven solution.

When you get to this stage the development issue is the same as with a custom solution. To an outsider they would need to take a step back in order to see where you have gone with the code.

If you can find a cms that comes close to your need then by all means use it. Just make sure it really is up to the task and your requirements.

In any case the last thing you want to do is settle on a solution, only to discover you need to go back to the drawing board.

Mack.