Blackberry OS6 update for Storm?

I just read an article saying that there will not be an upgrade of the OS6 for the Storm series.  I hope this is not true, because it will be very upsetting since the Storm phones are the multimedia phones for blackberry before the torch.
Please respond if you have fact that this is true or not.
If this is true blackberry will have many unhappy customers
http://www.itproportal.com/portal/news/article/2010/8/4/blackberry-os-6-not-available-storm-smartpho...

I moved from the Palm platform with the release of the Blackberry Storm 1. Hearing all the good things about RIM and the Blackberry platform, the release of a RIM Smart phone intrigued me.
My frustration and disappointment with the software operation of the Storm was tempered by learning of the iPhone issues; My adult son that is an avid Apple enthusiast and, through our conversations I've learned that not everything is great in Apple land - with business email and similar software issues (like the lack of Flash) both phones carry baggage.
So, I followed Crackberry hacks and learned how to get the best from the Storm 1.  When Storm 2 was announced with Wi-Fi, a better touch screen, and faster performance, I bought in.  And while those enhancements greatly helped the overall functionality, the browser was and is pathetic.  But, I hung on thinking that a software upgrade must be in the future.
Needless to say, when OS 6 was announced - and clarified that it required 512 MB of Ram (instead of the Storm 2 256 MB) I was blown away.  My conclusion is that RIM has made a BAD business decision not to offer Storm 2 owners a way UP.
Is there not a way to upgrade the existing device with 512 memory capacity?  If there is, then RIM could create an upgrade recall - or trade out program.  I say this because I have not read anything about keeping the Storm footprint in future models - and I really like it.  Having a slide out keyboard in portrait does not work for my stubby fingers.  And, need I remind RIM of the cost for optional hardware; charging stands, chargers, cables, headset adapters, holsters, etc.  I easily spend an additional $200 on such items – that usually don't fit other RIM devices.
I guess what disturbs me most is the inconsiderate way RIM costs it's customers money; so far I've bought 2 Storms in 2 years.  If they do not come up with a financially sound way to upgrade I, like most Storm owners I've communicated with, will be looking for a new phone – and NOT a Blackberry.
I would hope that someone at RIM is moderating these forums and reporting to management and marketing how much they are **bleep** off their formally loyal customer base.
EDIT: Removed swearing
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