Upgrading from PageMaker 7 to InDesign CS4

Okay - My PageMaker 7.0 went a little nuts this week. A few weeks ago I had installed my daughter's InDesign CS2 that she no longer uses (since she moved to MAC) to see if I could handle an upgrade to InDesign. Was planning on purchasing CS4 if I felt I could make a smooth transition.
So...since I'm about to begin a HUGE project for my biggest client with a firm deadline, can someone tell me if it will be a rough transition? I already have issues with CS2 not being able to open PageMaker files (claiming the file is damaged...but I read this is a common issue).
Will CS4 open PageMaker files? Are there any other issues I should know about in advance?

Kenneth C. Benson wrote:
Why don't you download the free ID CS4 trial and see for yourself?
What OS? There is a known problem with ID opening PM files under Windows XP SP3.
Ken
You know...sometimes people are just too smart! (but seriously...thank you!) Or sometimes I just am not thinking clearly. Absolutely - I will download the trail version.
As for the OS - just looked. Of course...it's 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600.

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