We are currently on LBI 9.0.1.10 and Oracle 9i, we are upgrading to LBI 9.0.2.2 so that i can configure SSL encryption, i am upgrading to Oracle 10g since it is a requirement. However i have a question about Crystal, we are currently using Crystal XI SP3, but LBI 9.0.2.2 is compatible with Crystal XI R2, i am not familiar with the Crystal product and would like to know if there are major difference such as run-time performance etc in the new Crystal XIR2 version that will be compatible with 9.0.2.2 ?

Honestly don't know much about R2 (check the BO site). One thing I did want to mention is if you decide you want to pursue R2, save yourself some time by first checking with Lawson to see if the key code they have provided will even work with it. In my experience, it never has...you may very well need to specifically request a valid R2 key code from Lawson.