On 16-06-19 21:02:45, li...@wrant.com wrote: > 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. >
What maintenance? Who decides whats "wrong"? > > 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. I am not unable to upgrade. I choose not to at this time. > > > 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. > -- Edgar Pettijohn
