Workflow usability in 10.1.4

Hi,
We are currently looking at the upgrade of portal (we are users of 9iAs and used a little bit of the 10g) and I have some questions.
Has anyone used the Workflow Portlets? How easy is it to set up? How easy is it to use?
Can users contribute a new content item and view the progress of their content through workflow?
Anyone that has used this new feature can you please share your experiences.
Also, does anyone know if Oracle Instant Portal has to be installed separately from Oracle Portal?
Thanks,
Jessica
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Hi Jessica
I've tried a bit the seeded workflow portlets. They work fine, there is a portlet for checking workflow status, and an other one for item approval.
But ... that's all. If they suit your needs, you can use them, it's really simple. But you can't imporve them, for instance if you want the users to receive an email alert during the workflow process you'll have to develop your own stuff.
Also do NOT use Oracle Workflow if you want to develop your own workflow system, as it is depreciated and disapears in the 11g versions (replaced with BPEL).
Regards

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