Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
ausschaltfest
English translation:
non-volatile
Added to glossary by
David Williams
Aug 22, 2008 16:30
15 yrs ago
German term
Germany
Scientific & technical expertise
Native in: English (Variant: British) 
Works in: German to English
ausschaltfest
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Computers (general)
simulation/calculation
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).
Proposed translations
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| 3 | volatile |
Kay Barbara
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| 5 -2 | delete-proof |
Narasimhan Raghavan
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Proposed translations
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Kay Barbara
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in German
Works in field
United Kingdom
30y Experience in Video & Computer Games
Native in: German 
Works in: English to German, German
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4
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volatile
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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Narasimhan Raghavan
Specializes in field
Also a qualified engineer
Native in: Tamil
Works in: English to Tamil, Tamil to English, French to Tamil, and 6 more.
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1
delete-proof
See:
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Not getting deleted even on switching off the session.
Can idelete proof files on a USB Stick, Options ... Enterprise Nation » Technology » Main Technology Forum » Can idelete proof files on a USB Stick ...
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Not getting deleted even on switching off the session.
Peer comment(s):
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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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Discussion
"bein" in your English sentence should actually be .....what?