Sun, 19 Jun 2016 12:32:38 -0500 Edgar Pettijohn <ed...@pettijohn-web.com> > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 19, 2016, at 11:34 AM, li...@wrant.com wrote: > > > > "I am afraid to upgrade".. is a total deal breaker, just buy a good SSD. > > What deal?
Of maintaining the system via regular updates. This is an important procedure, and if some install choice interferes, the install choice, you guessed right: it's wrong because it interferes with maintenance. > At the time of install those weren't issues. If I upgrade they become issues. Exactly: Unable to upgrade, means you have to re-install. Pick some different choice next time, one which does not prevent upgrades. Or stay forever stuck in that moment of time, which is called business. > Very minor issues, but it will take user intervention (time) that I don't want > to spend. > > > Install as if installing on a HDD, it does not make a difference, except > > that you pay more. When you fill the SSD it will perform just as a HDD. > > I agree. However, if you want to experiment for fun or whatever the motive. Go > for it. I had no real reason to do what I did other than for the hell of it. Of course, the take away fact is: in terms of the operating system, SSD are just as good as any HDD is. Only different storage medium, the controller takes care of this. If you pick the better quality SSDs (which have more head room for cell fatigue remapping), you'll get a decent modern controller as well. The SSD are newer devices, but they are maturing rapidly. The only hot spot is price and this is not going to be a match for HDDs any time soon. But you can get somewhat faster reads on average, if this is your rate for success. Synopsis: there is no need to treat SSD any special way user level. To ensure long life, it is more important to keep electronics cool.
