Can I use MightySItes to create cloned sites that are independent of the master? In other words, can I use MightySites to quickly deploy sites built on a particular template but hosted as individual (normal setup) sites? Also once a site it built in MightySites using the Master Slave, same database ...

If I need to install extensions on the mini-sites, does that mean MultiSites only helps with the cloning and maintenance of Joomla? Also do I need to have any concerns regarding which template company I choose to use?

You must be tired of this request, but could you email me a copy of the manual as well. Thanks.