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ausschaltfest

English translation: non-volatile

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German term or phrase:ausschaltfest
English translation:non-volatile
Entered by: David Williams

16:30 Aug 22, 2008
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Computers (general) / simulation/calculation
German term or phrase: ausschaltfest
Referring to the last dataset calculated bein "nicht ausschaltfest", I suspect it means that the data is volatile (i.e. only stored in the RAM, not in any form of non-volative memory).
David Williams
Germany
Local time: 15:46
volatile
Explanation:
I think you gave a good translation for the term yourself, so I am merely repeating that. When referring to data (sets) which are being deleted upon switching off a system, I would stick with 'volatile', too.
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Kay Barbara
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:46
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Many thanks!
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Summary of answers provided
5 -2delete-proof
Narasimhan Raghavan
3volatile
Kay Barbara


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delete-proof


Explanation:
See:
Can idelete proof files on a USB Stick, Options ... Enterprise Nation » Technology » Main Technology Forum » Can idelete proof files on a USB Stick ...
www.enterprisenation.com/forums.aspx?g=posts&t=105 - 29k - Cached - Similar pages
Not getting deleted even on switching off the session.


Narasimhan Raghavan
Local time: 19:16
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Tamil
PRO pts in category: 1

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Cetacea: "ausschaltfest" means that a certain content or setting remains as is even if the device is switched off. It doesn't mean it can't be deleted.
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disagree  Kay Barbara: with Cetacea
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19 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
volatile


Explanation:
I think you gave a good translation for the term yourself, so I am merely repeating that. When referring to data (sets) which are being deleted upon switching off a system, I would stick with 'volatile', too.

Kay Barbara
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:46
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
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Many thanks!
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