If I were to d/l the ML installer and create a USB install drive, as instructions here on Ars explain how to do....if I then use the USB drive to do an install, will the App store figure it out and ...

Apple's macOS Sequoia now lets you install apps on external SSD drives instead of taking up space on your internal one — but it doesn't tell you this, so here's how to do it. Even with the latest Macs ...

While I understand the utility of a USB installer, it should be mentioned that macOS Internet recovery has been around since Lion. You can choose to install latest ...