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I had mentioned this notes.ini change once before for the Sametime server


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Apparently this ini line was originally put into place to force users to a consistent UI for chat using the vpuserinfo.nsf database to store the buddy lists.  While in Domino 7 they are changing it permanently (well you can revert with another new notes.ini), 6.5.2 had a bug that uses this same notes.ini line to fix it.  Funny how these things creep in and out of versions.

Problem

In a Domino Web Access 6.5.2 mail file accessed via the browser, adding a name to the Buddy List from the Domino Directory does not work unless the hierarchical name is changed to a common name in exactly the correct case.

For example, if you attempt to add John Doe/ACME, you will not be able to in 6.5.2, although doing the same thing in versions 6.5.1 or 6.5.3 you will be able to add the name.

If the name is entered in 6.5.2 as John Doe, assuming John Doe is the correct case, the name will successfully be added.  However, entering John doe or john Doe or john doe or JOHN DOE, etc. will not work.



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This issue appears to be isolated just to version 6.5.2.

As a workaround for the 6.5.2 Domino Web Access server, add the following parameter to the 6.5.2 Domino DWA server's Notes.ini file:

iNotes_WA_SametimeJavaConnect=1

This setting will use the Sametime Connect for browsers user interface, rather than the Domino Web Access chat user interface.