Thats too easy...
Wired RAM
Is used to save kernal and processes so you dont have to buy a 70 dollar windows os or 120 dollar mac os x or 0 dollar (woohoo!) Ubuntu disc every time you load up your computer.
You could also say Inactive RAM to AN extent. AT least some of it will be used to save application data and processes at all times, so i guess it counts too...
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The hard drive is considered non-volatile memory. RAM is considered volatile memory.
Additionally, the ROM (Read-only memory) is considered permanent as well.