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miguelfp
New member | Level 2
7 years ago
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Is the new Dropbox desktop app available on Linux?

Dear all,   While checking the preferences menu on my Dropbox app from Linux, I noticed that a new hyperlink named 'Try the new dropbox Desktop app' appeared. However, it seems that it is only av...
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  • Daphne's avatar
    Daphne
    7 years ago
    Hey again miguelfp,
     
    Unfortunately the redesigned Dropbox desktop tray isn’t available on Linux. The new Dropbox desktop app is indeed currently only available on supported Windows and Mac OS. 
     
    I understand this isn’t exactly the answer you were looking for. As you’ve expressed your interest in having the new desktop app available on Linux systems too, I’ve passed your comments along to our dev team for review in future improvements.
     
    If you have any other questions, please let me know - Cheers!
Amnon Y.'s avatar
Amnon Y.
New member | Level 2
7 years ago

I think the fair and responsible thing to do is to:

  1. Mention explicitly that there is no "new desktop experience" for linux now. The same for "spaces" etc.
  2. Remove all the irrelevant promos regarding this nonexistent service from linux users.
  3. If indeed these new services are useful (not just empty hot air), then speed up the creation of the linux version.

Yours, AY

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Crivotz
Helpful | Level 5
7 years ago

Unfortunately, we are no longer following the same direction. Good luck with your service and thanks for all the fish.

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