OAF vs FORM

Not sure this is correct forum or not!
Can anyone help me figure out, what is best ??
My client is using oracle application 11.5.10.2, they want some of the user interface which access through some machine which does not have j-initiator intsllated , in that case, the only options is to use JSP/Java based user interface, it sounds like Oracle application Framework(OAF) does have some technical advantage of meting this requirement. Though Development Cycle seems bit long.
Did read some of the document over metalink, there is possibility of having deploying form directly over Internet, but not sure is these
forms access over thin client that is independ of j-Initiator?
Can anyone help me figuring out best of solutions, so that can investigate further on move on??

Yes, OAF would be a ideal choice to go for if you don;t want to use Forms based Oracle Apps extensions for your development piece.
Download the JDeveloper9i with OA Extensions available in Metalink. The whole bundle has eloborate tutorials that you can use to understand and develop applications.
Let us know if you have specific questions on the tool.

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