A major asset of any DTP package is its ability to convert to/from other such packages--portability. Three popular DTP packages--FrameMaker, OOo Writer, and MS Office Pro 2007--utilize file formats that can be be imported to or exported from one another. However, there are some functions that each cannot do at all or with difficulty or uneven quality.

This forum thread lists the strong or weak points of the various DTP packages and any kludges or workarounds. Also for listing bugs or other features...