ND 6.5 on iSeries with Sametime

I viewed the IBM Developer Webcast yesterday at:

http://webevents.broadcast.com/wsp/build_04/english/frameset.asp?nEventID=7351


I see the following in the questions section:

Question: 
can i install domino 6.5 and sametime on the same server 
Answer: 
SameTime 3.1 runs on a Domino 6.02 server....... the next version of 
SameTime will support Domino 6.5.1 server Q1/04 

I am running an iSeries currently with Sametime. I purchase expensive IBM 
servers, expensive IBM/Lotus software, pay expensive support to IBM, 
etc... and now I'm told that I cannot take advantage of the "Integrated" 
server and software that I have purchased. The iSeries is a huge cash cow 
for IBM.

I know that development is tough especially with multiple product lines 
involved. But the iSeries always seems left behind. We're generally two 
weeks later with releases and now I am going to have to wait at least 4-6 
months to move to 6.5.

I would really love to move forward with the integrated features of 
Sametime and Notes but I will not be able to do so because I currently 
have Sametime and Domino integrated on my iSeries. I guess I could buy 
more hardware, Domino server licenses and support for a dedicated Sametime 
server, but that defeats the purpose of me having my integrated eServer 
that IBM pushes so much. But maybe that's what IBM wants me to do.

Just expressing wishes and frustration from a generally happy IBM/Lotus 
customer.

Chris Whisonant
Comporium
Senior Mid-Range Systems Administrator
iSeries Certified Systems Expert
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