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Axiom2018
Helpful | Level 6
8 years ago

Dropbox is compatible with Ext4 but doesn't recognize ext4 drive?

So, like most Linux users, I've gotten the message about needing to upgrade to an ext4 drive. I had an extra drive in my machine with nothing on it so I formatted it to ext4. I rebooted then went int...
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Axiom2018
Helpful | Level 6
8 years ago

Hi Walter

 

I'm using Debian Sid and there is no Libappindicator 1.0. As it is currently working with version 0.49, I don't think that's the issue. I think the issue is your software is saying it needs to have the folder on an ext4 drive but the software is almost 3 years old and has a bug in it since it can't see 2 different ext4 drives.

 

I can try and compile from source but if it installs the v55 I have now, I don't see it making much of a difference.

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Walter
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8 years ago

I'd hate to speculate about this as it's not officially supported at the moment Axiom2018 - do keep me posted on your findings though; I'd appreciate it. 

 

If there's anything I can do to help in the meantime, please let me know.

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