You will only notice a difference at startup, then the important parts of the system are loaded into RAM. remember to use the openmediavault-flashmemory plugin.
Look at this thread, there are USB purchase recommendations. SSD or USB Key?
I had seen that thread before. Thanks for reminding me...great insight by @tkaiser there.
I'm probably going against his recommendations. But I want with these el cheapo ($3.99 USD) flash drives:
https://www.newegg.com/Team-Mo…3990?Item=N82E16820313990
Nothing in my setup is super critical. It's all more like a hobby/project to learn with--so everything is ultra cheap/ budget buys. Hope I don't come to regret not getting something better!
Thanks crashtest --I was already using the flash memory plugin for my SSD--it's one of the first things I install. Yeah, that reboot makes sense, especially since it's so easy to schedule in off hours. I might consider doing the same.