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Tung L.
8 months agoExplorer | Level 4
Can I use the Dropbox desktop app on Linux without AppIndicator?
I'm using dropbox desktop on archlinux without desktop environment. I'm using a window manager directly (in specific, awesomeWM).
Recently when I start the dropbox desktop, it has a popup message s...
- 8 months ago
Hi Tung L.
Sorry to hear that you're running into this issue!
My understanding is that on the target date, Dropbox will still work "headless" (no tray icon / UI). https://help.dropbox.com/installs/system-requirements#linux-operating-system
If you want a tray icon, then you might be out of luck with "awesomeWM", which does not support appindicator: https://github.com/awesomeWM/awesome/issues/2995
If you want to continue without a tray icon, it looks like there's a hidden feature to let the user silence the notification if they first click learn more then restart the app.
NateAnderson
7 months agoNew member | Level 2
I get the same error message on Fedora 42 Workstation running Wayland and a standard Gnome desktop.
Neal
Community Manager
7 months agoHi NateAnderson,
Dropbox does not currently support Fedora 42 and that is why you're seeing this message. We are currently working on this issue and you can learn more from this thread.
Please follow to keep posted!
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