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Condition guidelines

Assigning the correct condition to each product you list on Amazon is the first step toward providing a great customer experience. It is important to make a careful assessment of your product before specifying its condition.

For information about selecting a condition for your product, see Selecting Conditions.

General condition guidelines

The following guidelines apply to all product categories unless otherwise indicated in the Category-Specific Condition Guidelines:

Just like it sounds. A brand-new item. Original manufacturer's warranty, if any, still applies, with warranty details included in the listing comments. Original packaging is present for most New items but certain items like shoes may be re-boxed.

A pre-owned product that was inspected and tested to work and look like new by an Amazon-qualified supplier (a seller or vendor) or by Amazon. The product has minimal to no signs of wear, no visible cosmetic imperfections when held 12 inches away, and may arrive in a brown or white box with relevant accessories that may be generic. The product comes with a warranty giving you a replacement or refund within 90 days of purchase if the product does not work as expected. A selection of products are eligible for the Amazon Renewed Guarantee. Any exceptions to this condition description will be mentioned on the product detail page.

A product that was inspected and graded by a qualified supplier (a seller, vendor, or by Amazon) in working condition with no structural imperfections that could impact the functionality. The products may be packaged in a generic box and come with relevant accessories as expected for a new product. Any exceptions to this condition description will be mentioned on the product detail page.

Used - Like New or Open Box:

An item in perfect working condition. Original protective wrapping may be missing, but the original packaging is intact and in good condition with minor damage possible. Instructions are included.

Used - Very Good:

A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use and remains in good working condition. The item may show some limited signs of wear with small scratches or cosmetic blemishes. Item may arrive with damaged packaging or be repackaged and could be missing some accessories. Missing accessories are clearly defined for each item.

Used - Good:

The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and functions properly. Item may arrive with damaged packaging or be repackaged. It may be marked, have identifying markings on it, or have minor cosmetic damage. It may also be missing some parts or accessories such as screws (in the case of furniture) or an instruction manual.

Used - Acceptable:

The item is fairly worn but continues to function properly. Item may arrive with damaged packaging or be repackaged. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, and worn corners. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. Item may be missing some parts or accessories such as screws (in the case of furniture) or a mouse or USB cable (in the case of a laptop).

Unacceptable and prohibited items

Items in any of the following conditions are unacceptable for listing on Amazon:

Item is not clean, including signs of mold, heavy staining, or corrosion. Item is damaged in a way that renders it difficult to use. Item is missing essential accompanying material or parts. This does not necessarily include instructions. Item requires repair or service. Item was not created by the original manufacturer or copyright holder. This includes copies, counterfeits, replicas, and imitations. Item was originally distributed as a promotional copy, promotional bundle, product sample, or advance reading copy. This includes uncorrected proofs of in-print or not-yet-published books. Item has passed the expiration date (includes "best by" and "sell by" dates), has an unacceptable portion of its shelf life remaining, or the expiration date has been tampered with or removed. Item is prohibited for sale on Amazon.

For more information about prohibited products, see Restricted Products.

Only full retail versions of software may be sold on Amazon. See Software & Computer Games for a list of software products that are prohibited for sale on Amazon.

Category-specific condition guidelines

The following category-specific condition guidelines should be used as indicated in addition to or in place of the general condition guidelines.

Acceptable rental condition means:

No water damage (wavy, swollen, discolored, crinkled, stains, or rings) No broken spine or binding Cover is not torn or taped No missing, torn, or loose pages No burns, fire, or smoke damage No strong odor of any kind (including musty odor, cigar or cigarette odor) No excessive writing or highlighting

Musical instrument rentals:

Acceptable rental condition means:

No functional imperfections that could impact instrument's playability Carrying case and accessories are not missing May not be in original packaging

Books – New and Used

In addition to the general condition guidelines, apply the following guidelines to new and used books:

New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached may not be listed as New condition. Used - Like New: Item may have minor cosmetic defects (such as marks, wears, cuts, bends, or crushes) on the cover, spine, pages, or dust cover. Dust cover is intact and pages are clean and not marred by notes. Item may contain remainder marks on outside edges. Item may be missing bundled media. Used - Very Good: Item may have minor cosmetic defects (such as marks, wears, cuts, bends, or crushes) on the cover, spine, pages, or dust cover. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may contain remainder marks on outside edges, which should be noted in listing comments. Item may be missing bundled media. Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media. Unacceptable: Has missing pages and obscured or unreadable text. We also do not permit the sale of advance reading copies, including uncorrected proofs, of in-print or not-yet-published books.

Books – Collectible

To be considered collectible, a book should be unique in a way that could reasonably be assumed to increase the book's value to a collector:

First editions and first printings Signed, inscribed, or scarce copies Advance reading copies and uncorrected proofs of out-of-print books

Collectible books do not include the following:

Uncorrected proofs of in-print or not-yet-published books Former library books Remaindered books Book club editions

The General Condition Gu >Collectible - Like New: All pages and the cover are intact. The dust jacket is intact, if applicable, with no noticeable or very minor nicks or flaws. Spine has no signs of creasing. Book may have very small but virtually unnoticeable flaws. Collectible - Very Good: Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. Spine shows no sign of creasing. Dust jacket, if applicable, shows signs of some rubbing or chipping. Collectible - Good: All pages and the cover are intact, including the dust jacket, if applicable. Spine may show signs of wear. Generally, books in Good condition are not considered to be collectible grade. Collectible - Acceptable: A readable copy showing significant wear. Dust jacket may be missing. For all but the rarest items, books in Acceptable condition are not considered to be collectible grade.

Music – New and Used

Music formats include vinyl, magnetic tape, and disc.

If you are listing a club edition against the detail page for the standard edition, use the listing comments to indicate that your item is a club edition. For more about listing club editions, see the exception under Matching product offers inaccurately in Prohibited Seller Activities and Actions.

CDs and cassettes must be sold with a protective jewel or cassette case. You may substitute newer packaging when a jewel or cassette case is damaged, but you may not substitute copied cover art or liner notes for the originals.

In addition to the general condition gu >Used - Like New: The jewel case, cassette case, or album cover has no scratches or scuffing. Cover art, liner notes, and inclusions are in perfect condition. Packaging may have a remainder cut-out, which should be noted in the listing comments. Used - Very Good: The packaging, cover art, liner notes, or inclusions may show limited signs of wear. Used - Good: The item or packaging may have identifying markings from its owner. Used - Acceptable: The item plays perfectly but is otherwise the worse for wear. Packaging and inclusions may be damaged, marked, or missing. Note any missing items in the listing comments.

Music – Collectible

To be considered collectible, the item should be unique in a way that increases value for a collector, such as signed, inscribed, scarce, or unique characteristics such as special pressings, unusual aesthetics (colored vinyl), or limited edition packaging.

Seller comments for collectible music should include the following:

Further detail on condition or completeness of item and packaging Notes about the presence of signatures, inscriptions, or other personalization

Make sure you describe your CDs, MCs, and records accurately. An accurate product description increases buyer satisfaction. Should an item have an obvious cosmetic flaw, sellers are strongly encouraged to make a note in the comments field. The presence of remainder marks or cut-outs should always be noted in comments. Recopied media is not permitted. CDs with surface scratches may be listed as Good or Acceptable, subject to the above guidelines, as long as the quality of the playback is not affected.

Electronics, Camera & Photo, and PC

You may be required to obtain approval to list certain products in the Electronics category. For more information, see Categories Requiring Approval.

See Selling International Camera & Photo Products for specific listing policies on international version products.

Software & Computer Games

You may be required to obtain approval to list certain products in the Software & Computer Games categories. To submit a request to sell restricted products in Software & Computer Games, please contact us.

Only full retail versions of software may be sold on Amazon. The following types of software are prohibited for sale:

Copied or duplicated software, in any format OEM software Back-up copies Fulfillment software Promotional software Beta (pre-release) copies Unauthorized freeware or shareware Academic software requiring pre-purchase verification

In addition to the General Condition Guidelines, please apply the following guidelines to Software & Computer Games.

New: Includes the original Universal Product Code (UPC). Used - Like New: The box and jewel case are pristine, with no signs of wear. UPC should be visible. Used - Very Good: Outer box may be damaged or come repackaged. Jewel case shows no signs of wear. Disc may have up to 1cm marking but is in great working condition. Used - Good: Outer box may be damaged or come repackaged. Jewel case may have small cosmetic damages. Disc may have up to 1.5cm marking but is in great working condition. Used - Acceptable: Original UPC, the original jewel case, or both are missing. Disc may have markings greater than 1.5cm but is in great working condition. Unacceptable: See the list of prohibited software and computer games earlier in this section.

For more information about listing software for sale on Amazon, see Selling Software.

Cell Phones & Accessories

For more information on listing products in this category, see Selling Cell Phones & Accessories.

Before shipping a used or renewed cell phone to a buyer, you must do the following:

Cancel the existing account associated with the phone. Remove the SIM card from the phone, if present. Clear the phone's memory and restore the default settings.

Personal Computers

Before selling a computer on Amazon, you must restore the computer's hard drive and any software on it to its original state in one of the following ways:

Use the Restore discs included with the computer. Reformat the computer's hard drive and reinstall the original software.

Include in your shipment any documentation provided with the computer itself and any software installed on the computer.

You must comply with the terms of any software licenses or other agreements governing any software on the computer. This includes any restrictions on transferring software or retaining copies of any software.

Consumer Electronics

You may be required to obtain approval to list certain products in the Electronics category. For more information, see Categories Requiring Approval.

Toys & Games - Collectible

Collectible toys and games must be rare, exclusive, one-of-a-kind, or otherwise unique.

The general condition guidelines do not apply to Collectible Toys & Games.

Use the following condition types for Collectible Toys & Games:

Collectible - Like New: An apparently untouched item in perfect condition. The original protective wrapping, if any, may be missing, but the original packaging is intact. There are absolutely no signs of wear. Suitable for presenting as a gift. Collectible - Very Good: A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. Item and instructions are complete and undamaged but may show some signs of wear. Collectible - Good: Item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition. The original instructions are included and in acceptable condition. The item may be marked, identified, or show other signs of previous use. The item works perfectly and is in good shape overall.

Home & Garden

All Home, Kitchen, Garden and Large Appliances equipment, whether new or used, must be safe (that is, there is no risk that the equipment will cause death, personal injury, or damage to property) and, where applicable, come with the standard plug for the country where they are sold. The seller must have used and renewed equipment tested by an expert prior to listing to verify that it is safe. You must not list any product that has been the subject of a product safety recall.

What we will not accept for sale on Amazon:

Items that do not work perfectly in every regard or are damaged in ways that render them difficult to use Items not manufactured or printed by the original manufacturer and for which essential accompanying material is missing (this does not necessarily include instructions) Consumable items where any part has been used Products that require repair or service Products whose commercialization is prohibited under the applicable law (for example, some cutlery products) Unclean items are not acceptable

Ink and Toner Cartridges

All ink and toner cartridges should be listed as New, with "Remanufactured," "Compatible," or "Refilled" in the Title field.

See also Office Products.

Video, DVD & Blu-ray Discs -- New and Used

We suggest that you list videos and DVDs at a price that is the same as or lower than the Amazon price.

Collectible videos and DVDs

Must be rare, out of print or otherwise unique--you will have an opportunity to say why your copy is collectible.

New videos and DVDs

A brand-new, unused, unopened video or DVD in perfect condition in its original packaging and with all original packaging materials included.

What we will not accept for sale at Amazon: Video or DVD recordings not created by the copyright holder, including recopied media in any form. In addition, promotional media is prohibited for sale through Amazon, as are recordings in which any aspect of the film is missing or obscured.

Please note: 18-certificate videos or DVDs can only be listed if the seller is at least 18 years of age.

Rental DVD and Blu-ray discs are only permitted for sale on Amazon in Used condition. If you are listing a rental DVD or Blu-ray disc edition against the detail page for the standard edition, use the listing comments to indicate that your item is a rental edition. For more information about listing rental editions, see the exception under Matching product offerings inaccurately in Prohibited Seller Activities and Actions.

In addition to the general condition gu >Used - Like New: Any codes for digital copies or downloadable content must be included and unused. Used - Very Good: Case may be damaged or come repackaged. Disc may have up to 1cm marking but is in great working condition. Used - Good: Case may be damaged or come repackaged. Disc may have up to 1.5cm marking but is in great working condition. Used - Acceptable: A product with extensive external signs of wear, but is in great working condition. The case may be damaged. The cover art, liner notes, or other inclusions may be marked, or one or all of these items may be missing.

Video, DVD & Blu-ray Discs -- Collectible

To be cons >Signed or inscribed Scarce

Seller comments for collectible media may include the following:

Further detail on condition or completeness of item and packaging Presence of signatures, inscriptions, or other personalization

Video Games

You may be required to obtain approval to list certain products in the Video Games category. For more information, see Categories Requiring Approval.

In addition to the general condition gu >New: Unless specified in the product title, all new video game items are assumed to be in full retail packaging. Bulk, plain white box, or other types of packaging are not allowed unless specifically called out in the product title. Used - Like New: Activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Product may not include downloadable content. Used - Very Good: Activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Product may not include downloadable content. Used - Good: Activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Product may not include downloadable content. Used - Acceptable: It must be noted whether the box or instructions are missing in the condition notes field. Activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Product may not include downloadable content. Unacceptable: Video games without essential accompanying material are not permitted. This does not necessarily include the box or instructions.

Tools & Hardware

To sell a product as New in the Tools & Hardware category, the product must be unopened in its original packaging. All original accessories must be intact in the package, and manuals included.

If the original packaging is missing or opened, you must list the product as Used even if the product appears unused. You can clarify the condition of the product and packaging in the condition comments.

Used - Like New: Item will come in pristine, original packaging. No cosmetic damages are present. All parts and accessories are present and item is functioning. Used – Very Good: Item may be repackaged. Packaging may have slight cosmetic damage. Glass housing or wrist strap may have scratches that are less than 4”. Parts and accessories are present and item is functioning. Used – Good: Item may be repackaged. Packaging may have slight cosmetic damage. Glass housing or wrist strap may have scratches that are less than 10”. Some parts and accessories are missing but item is functioning.

To ensure that customers are able to buy with confidence from all sellers on Amazon, sellers must be pre-approved to sell products in the Watches category. For more information see Categories Requiring Approval.

How to Find Best Selling Products on Amazon

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If you are reading this post, then most probably you are looking to find the answer to the question -‘How to find best selling products on Amazon’.

If that is the reason then my friend, you are at the right place!

Well, you are not alone in the search of finding the best selling products on Amazon.

The queries go on but still cannot find a required answer.

The post will not be about listing best selling products on Amazon rather it will be about ‘how to FIND them.’

By the end of this post, you will have an idea about the best niche to target and what product to sell on Amazon to make maximum profits.

Some of the best selling product finding tools such as Jungle Scout that helps to give vital information about products on Amazon.

Check out the review of Jungle Scout to unlock 1081+ winning products right here!

Undoubtedly, Jungle Scout is one of the greatest tools to find the most profitable items; however, you need to purchase its plan.

But, I cannot spend money at the start of my business, how can I find bestseller product on Amazon effectively then?

In my humble opinion, there is no better analysis of product than manual analysis.

Can I do it manually and in free of cost?

Yes, you can and it is so much effective to search best selling products through manual exercise by just getting deep into the search of Amazon’s best sellers list. Trust me it is so much fun!

Steps to find best selling products on Amazon

Amazon bestseller page provides all the required data that updates on an hourly basis.

Here is what you need to do to search for the best selling products on Amazon.

Lookout for Creative Category

First, go to the page of Amazon bestseller page, you will come across the list of bestselling items based on category.

Then always lookout for the category that is eccentric that you can offer in multiple unique ways.

For better understanding, I am doing a practical experiment of searching bestselling products on Amazon.

Let’s say for the creative product hunt, I select the Homemade category.

Even in this category, many products have either extreme competition or fewer ways to transform it in different creative ways.

As I scroll down the bestselling handmade products list this shot bone glasses seems fascinating.

The reason I choose these glasses to make it my best selling product on Amazon is; It is eccentric and right now one it is ranked twice on the bestselling item list.

Moreover, you can transform it into different creative ways; you can integrate your product current trends or theme to make it more appealing for the audience.

For Example – Game of Thrones is a hot trend right now that has a great niche. GOT glasses are in trend now.

By integrating the products – one is currently bestseller and other is an upcoming hot trend – can increase your chances to get in the list of Amazon bestseller.

Although these items are in the handmade product category, nonetheless they can be associated with accessories and home & kitchen appliances.

Therefore, when searching for a product to sell on Amazon always look out the product that delineates creativity and easy to transform to make it for customization purpose.

Check New Release Product and Compare it in Best Seller List

Bestseller new releases give a broad idea about new and upcoming bestseller products on Amazon. The best way to get an idea by manual analysis is through comparison of current seller product with the new release.

Suppose the niche that you want to enter is the ‘home appliances’.

To get the broader idea, go through the new release of home appliances, to know what is new in this market.

The shower curtain is the top trending product in the new release list in the home & kitchen appliances category.

Now check out the same product in the bestseller items.

It shows as the eighth best selling item in the category of Home & Kitchen Appliance.

It defines that this product has the potential to get on the top of the best selling products list and becomes your store’s star product.

By this comparison, you can analyze the potential of a product whose demand is more likely to escalate, and become sought after product.

Look through the Movers and Shakers

Movers and Shakers tell you about the fluctuation in product’s demand over time.

Let’s continue our research with Curtain Shower.

So far we have found out that the shower curtains are the trending and among bestselling product. For further research, look out shower curtain in Movers and Shakers to know about its trending position.

It shows a positive rise of 35% in its sales rank, which means its demand growing at a good pace. You can also explore its subcategories like shower curtain hook.

It is also showing a great positive upward rising demand.

Just a reminder, in the first point, I told you to choose the product that you can easily transform in different creative ways easily. Now you will understand it.

The reason I choose Shower curtain because it has a huge creative curve in which you can transform this product and make it unique for the consumers.

Although, these are still very basic design, it gives a great idea on adding that you can easily add creative element or theme to your product in order to outrank the competition and make it more appealing to your customers.

Disclaimer: I am not telling you that shower curtain or shot glass are the best selling products these are just practical examples that used to teach to find out your best product from Amazon best sellers.

Most wished Items to get ideas of customer’s interest

Most wished item is the list of product that customers add in their cart but do not complete the purchase.

This list will tell you about the customer’s wishes that what kind of products they are looking for.

It gives you the perceptive about the products that customers want to have first but ended up decided not to complete the acquisition.

The reason could be anything either it is the decision of impulse behavior that customer drops the idea of purchase at the end or save it for the future purchase.

To understand it in a better way I am looking out for some different category,

What about Office Products?

I also work in an office so I can relate with the most wished items in this category.

Whenever I search something online for work, I look for a product that helps me to manage the stuff. However, most of the time I do not complete the purchase either I found out the price higher or let it leave for next time.

As I am scrolling down, I found this desk organizer very helpful that influences me in a second to add it in my cart.

It ranks at number 11 that shows most of the people like me let it be in their carts. Because this is a kind of product that helps me out to organize but not required on urgent basis.

If you add some FOMO element here like a discount or last few items, there are higher chances that I complete my purchase.

To understand this technique better, do check out the Voox video Ad that shows the best example of skip-it-and-miss-it.

Watch here:

That’s just one example, you need to find out what product in your niche that is the most wished product and make your efforts to make that purchase complete.

Things to Remember to Sell Products Profitably on Amazon

One way or the other you will find your niche and the best selling products on Amazon, however, the job is not done here. You will have to focus on certain things to make your product successful on Amazon.

Some of the following points have been mentioned in the post “How to become Amazon seller” I felt a need to mention those points, here again, to make this complete in all aspects.

You can also use the Business Name Generator to get a catchy name for your Amazon store.

Product with at least 50% profit margin

To make profits with the product you have to charge at least 50% to keep yourself on the profit end. This will give you enough gap to scratch-out profits after fulfilling all the expenses.

Product with low-profit margin may give you good sales but you will end up having low money on hand that is not worth it.

Setting up Sales price between $5 to $50

Selling between these thresholds of $5 to $50 has higher chances to make the customer do the impulse buying.

In the online world, if people want to purchase a product on higher prices they prefer to go for big brand names to make a big buck purchase. Therefore, you had better to avoid competition with big giants.

Be Unique

I have saying this from starting of this post to make your product eccentric from other. You cannot compete in the giant market of Amazon by offering the similar product as your competitors.

Add a creative element in your product to make it more appealing for the viewer.

Check out the Product with Bad Reviews

This is a trick to get the disappointed customer from a particular niche. Find out the product that has negative reviews and study those reviews thoroughly to understand what customer is exactly expecting from this product.

You understanding the need of those disappointed customer you can easily their trust by providing what they want and can make a potential consumer base for your store.

Wrapping Up

I hope this guide come handy for you to learn manual analysis of finding best selling products on Amazon. Before signing off let’s take a quick recap of our guide.

Always find a look out for a product that can be integrated with any creative add-on so can integrated it with any upcoming or trending theme. Analyze Amazon’s bestseller products and compare the products with new releases to check out the upcoming trend and future demand of that particular product. Most wished items analysis to check the public analysis the get the ideas of people interest. Last make sure to choose products that make an impulse buying ability, higher profit margin and unique.

I am sure by following these steps persistently you will be able to rank in the Amazon bestseller list – Bon voyage!

Withintheflow highly value the feedbacks of our readers. So, if you have any ideas or queries regarding Amazon bestselling products feel free to mention them in the comments below.

Bilal is a passionate content creator and digital marketing enthusiast who loves to find hacks and creative ways to produce prolific outcomes in strategizing content. Bilal is also an avid reader who loves to read mysteries in his free time.

2009.10 release: 40 appliances with VMDK and Amazon EC2 support

We're proud to announce the 2009.10 release batch featuring:

25 new additions to the TurnKey Linux virtual appliance library Added native virtual appliance packaging (OVF support included) Amazon EC2 support, with EBS persistence Core improvements: Ajax web shell, upgraded to Ubuntu 8.04.3

The project recently celebrated its one year birthday. Since our last major release in March the project picked up steam with weekly downloads increasing over 500% (we just flew past 60,000 downloads). Not bad for a new server oriented project. With all the goodies in this new release, and all the stuff we're working on for the next release, TurnKey Linux's second year should be even more interesting.

This release is a big one. Previously we tried "releasing early releasing often", but discovered we could get more done by batching certain phases of virtual appliance development and decided to give bigger release increments a try.

25 all new appliances

The last release worked out the basics in terms of virtual appliance engineering and usability, so the main focus of the current release was expanding our virtual appliance library with more of the best open source server applications.

The project has expanded it's virtual appliance library to include:

In other words, we mostly we created new TurnKey appliances for applications that were already packaged by Debian / Ubuntu and supported with regular security updates:

Unfortunately there is still quite a bit of excellent open source software that is not yet officially supported by Debian / Ubuntu.

Packaging these applications into a virtual appliance is technically more difficult, and worse - not all components would receive automatic security updates. We decided not to let that limit us. Striving for perfection is great, but an imperfect appliance is better than no appliance. This opens TurnKey Linux up to including:

Project specials

Not all appliances are created equal. For this release we've put extra effort into creating a handful of project "specials": virtual appliances that include a more complex integration of components working together as a solution to a particular usage scenario:

Native virtual appliance support

In addition to the installable Live CD ISO format, all appliances are now packaged in a standard virtual appliance format that can run directly on a virtual machine with no installation necessary.

The virtual appliance package includes:

A light version of VMWare tools Hard disk images in VMDK format OVF support

The package format is known to work on VMWare and VirtualBox.

Amazon EC2 support

It's now possible to launch TurnKey Linux appliances directly into Amazon's EC2 cloud. Amazon supports hourly billing which at $0.1/hour opens up a variety of interesting use cases.

For example, we've been using our own EC2SDK appliance to convert the virtual appliance library into EC2's AMI format. Thats a resource intensive process which would stress our current server infrastructure. EC2 is perfect for this because renting a beefy server from Amazon for a few hours is dirt cheap.

We've also been offloading much of our virtual appliance testing and development to the cloud and have launched a virtual army of virtual appliances. Total cost so far: $22.

If you run a virtual machine 24x7 things can get a bit more expensive. Ideally you could just turn off the virtual machine when you don't need it but unfortunately it's not that simple because when you terminate an instance you loose all the data on the instance.

To get around this we've developed support for Amazon EBS, which allows you to set up persistent storage volumes (with snapshotting support) which survive instance creation and termination. We've developed software that helps with the tricky part of getting the virtual appliance to save all its data to the EBS volume. It's not yet as easy to use as we would like but it works.

For more information, see our Amazon EC2 tutorial.

TurnKey Core improvements

We've made a few improvements to TurnKey Core, which have been inherited by all appliances:

upgraded to Ubuntu 8.04.3 SSH client is now optional: including web based AJAX shell (shellinabox) bugfixes to custom components: configuration console, installer, etc.

Improvements to existing appliances

We didn't neglect our previous crop of virtual appliances either. We've taken the feedback you've all provided and used it to improve the existing appliances. For example:

TurnKey Ruby on Rails now includes Phusion passenger. TurnKey Drupal bundled with an extended set of highly useful plugins. TurnKey WordPress now bundles some of the most popular WordPress plugins and includes the latest version of WordPress which features an integrated upgrade mechanism. This way you get WordPress updates straight from WordPress's creator Automattic.

Some of our best ideas for new features and appliances come from our users. Keep em coming!

Though we've put many months of effort into making this release possible, we don't deserve all the credit. We're just walking the last mile, sorting the best stuff out and polishing things up for end users. The real heros are further up the chain. Open source works thanks to the tens of thousands of people who have collaborated tirelessly for many years now to produce a fantastic variety of excellent free software.

In no particular order, credit goes out to:

Everyone in the open source community who helped develop the software that makes up TurnKey Linux, especially the unsung Debian and Ubuntu developers who do most of the heavy lifting that makes this project possible. Everyone in TurnKey's small community that provided feedback and ideas, manned the forums (JedMeister I'm looking at you!), spread the word and donated funding. Our enlightened employer, which donated most of the project's development infrastructure and allows us to contribute to open source during office hours. Pink Floyd for the background music.

Press Release

BSH Home Appliances Group intends to sell its Garment Care Business and starts M&A Process

Home Appliance Manufacturer is looking for the best suitable buyer in order to maintain the Business and Production

Munich, March 13th 2017 (bsh) – Small domestic appliances (SDA) play an important role in the global growth strategy of BSH Home Appliances Group. After an intensive analysis of the market and its business challenges, Europe's leading Home Appliance Manufacturer has decided to focus its activities and to concentrate its future investments on the fields of food preparation, beverage solutions and indoor cleaning as strategic categories for profitable growth. As a consequence of this strategic approach, BSH intends to sell its Garment Care Business. The company will start an M&A process for its factory in Vitoria (Spain).

BSH is one of the leading manufacturers of home appliances worldw > [. ]

In the upcoming month BSH will still be launching excellent new Garment Care products with truly innovative features. The company will continue to serve the markets on the same high service level until the M&A process is completed successfully.

BSH manufactures a wide range of irons and steam generators and has more than 100 ironing related patents registered in at least one country. BSH has competed successfully and with a strong position amongst the leading manufacturing companies within this market. Garment care products manufactured by BSH have been recognized several times as test winners by relevant consumer organizations in various countries such as Germany, Spain, and United Kingdom.