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Dropbox removing external disk support for Mac users
In case anyone's unaware... if you're a Mac user storing your Dropbox on an external drive, you'll shortly lose that ability.
https://talk.tidbits.com/t/dropbox-drops-support-for-storing-files-...
I tried them all and more… sadly no service comes as close as Dropbox (as of today). I know it’s hard to swallow but it’s the just the reality as it stands (for now though).
Dropbox will either adapt (not likely considering my experience with their tech and comms teams) or die in the long run by missing so much share of the market by refusing to adapt its technology and storage plans.
I feel like Dropbox as a company grew too fast too quick and then has been reaching a plateau since 2017/2018 when they no longer invested in quality people and further dev.
The shareholders must be happy though (for now): easy money keeps flowing every month, no need for costly dev and investments, low customer support. It’s a recipe for disaster though in the long run for any company in a competitive context.
Dropbox will either adapt (not likely considering my experience with their tech and comms teams) or die in the long run by missing so much share of the market by refusing to adapt its technology and storage plans.
I feel like Dropbox as a company grew too fast too quick and then has been reaching a plateau since 2017/2018 when they no longer invested in quality people and further dev.
The shareholders must be happy though (for now): easy money keeps flowing every month, no need for costly dev and investments, low customer support. It’s a recipe for disaster though in the long run for any company in a competitive context.
Found a temporary workaround.
After completely uninstalling dropbox and all associated files (I used the uninstaller on cleanmymacX), I was able to download and install the following version of dropbox.
https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Dropbox-desktop-client-builds/Stable-Build-167-4-4719/td-p/658295
This version still allows (So far) use of external hard disks.
I'm on an intel mac mini, running Monterey, so ymmv on Silicon macs. (My M1 Macbook had not auto upgraded and broken dropbox.. yet)
Good luck!
