Web-based file hosting service
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Shotwell with Dropbox
I import all my photos with Shotwell into a folder within my Dropbox so all the photos are available to other devices. However, most importing is done on Linux laptop and while photos are available ...
4
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1answer
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Dropbox service not starting automatically after kernel upgrade
I upgraded a kernel on my 64bit 12.04 server and now the Dropbox service is not launching after the reboot. I can still start it manually by:
sudo service dropbox start
I was using the instructions ...
3
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3answers
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Ubuntu in Virtualbox in Dropbox or Cloud?
I would like to have a virtual machine of ubuntu , that I can access everywhere , without having to carry my Virtual HD ,
could I put the VHD on something like dropbox or google drive and use it ...
7
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2answers
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Resuming an upgrade to 12.04 which got stuck on reconfiguring dropbox
I was upgrading from 11.10 to 12.04 and the process got stuck when reconfiguring/downloading dropbox. I had to break the upgrade at 87% and don't think my system will boot now. Is there any way to ...
18
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6answers
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How to install Dropbox?
For some reason installing Dropbox via software center does not work.
I get a message that sends me to Dropbox website where I follow the instructions. But at the end it says it says:
Next, run ...
2
votes
1answer
446 views
Dropbox syncing file.ext~ (tilde, backup/temp)
When using Dropbox in Ubuntu everything seems fine, but on my Windows machine with Dropbox I end up with the file.ext~ backup/temp version of any files I opened in Ubuntu. Is there some way to prevent ...
2
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1answer
123 views
Tool for a “meta cloud”
Is there a tool in Ubuntu which collects the different logins of my cloud hosts (dropbox, ubuntu one, box.net, HIdrive etc...) and turns them into a big "meta cloud virtual hard disk"?
5
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2answers
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How do I configure Dropbox to log to syslog?
Dropbox is currently running well on Ubuntu server 10.04.
How can I setup dropbox to log any sync in syslog or even separate log file?
0
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0answers
156 views
Libre Office displays splash screen and disappears [closed]
LibreOffice is my primary office program and has been very satisfying. I use dropbox regularly. Yesterday, I tried to open a file from the dropbox interface at the topmost system command line. I was ...
3
votes
1answer
524 views
Ubuntu One Dropbox Conflict
I am using 11.10 and have been using Dropbox on my various PCs (Windows and Ubuntu) for a long time.
I decided to see what Ubuntu One was about and loaded it on all my PCs. It started to amend my ...
4
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5answers
7k views
Install Dropbox in Xubuntu
Using Xubuntu 11.10
I figured there might be a problem installing Dropbox using the .deb file from the website since XFCE doesn't use Nautilus.
Some tutorials said that you have to install Nautilus ...
1
vote
1answer
961 views
How to transfer files a-la Dropbox with an iPad in a LAN?
I use Dropbox to transfer file (ebooks, documents, images...) to and from an iPad and 2 ubuntu laptops in the same LAN, but it's a nonsense to move files to the cloud and back again to the same LAN.
...
13
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5answers
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Ubuntu One Significantly Slower than DropBox
I have tried many times to make the switch to Ubuntu One but I never could because of it being significantly slower at uploading files than DropBox. I want the extra space and the integration with ...
1
vote
1answer
333 views
Which DropBox installer do I have to download for use on Lubuntu?
Which one should I use - Ubuntu or Debian?
The Debian one I guess since Lubuntu doesn't use nautilus. Not sure though.
3
votes
1answer
852 views
Marlin, Ubuntu 11.10 and Dropbox (and Ubuntu One) plugins
I have installed marlin the elementary OS file manager in my system but I don't see any Dropbox support for it by default, is it available? How can I install it?
5
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3answers
9k views
Can't complete dropbox installation from behind proxy
Problem:
My PC on campus sits behind a proxy (requiring authentication) and I can't setup Dropbox. I am convinced that this is a proxy issue as I can't setup Ubuntu one either (but I don't use Ubuntu ...
4
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3answers
1k views
Missing Dropbox icon overlays after upgrade from 11.04 to 11.10
The upgrade went smoothly, Dropbox is working (i.e. it is syncing files), but the icon overlays aren't appearing no matter if I use Unity, Unity 2D or GNOME Shell.
Is there any setting that can fix ...
3
votes
1answer
884 views
Dropbox crashes nautilus
I updated to Oneric Ocelot finally, and decided to make the leap to Unity, but Dropbox is choking Nautilus.
When I log in to 3D, I get a message saying that Nautilus needs to be restarted in order ...
7
votes
5answers
3k views
Switching from Dropbox to Ubuntu One?
I have a free Dropbox account which I use about 5-10% of currently. I mostly use it on my Windows 7 work laptop to store my source code backups (pseudo-SVN), and also on my Windows 7 home desktop ...
2
votes
6answers
1k views
How can I make Dropbox wait for Truecrypt? (including password input)
I am using Truecrypt to secure my data and am obliged to use Dropbox for some file sharing. I've set up my Dropbox folder on the Truecrypt mount.
When I log in Dropbox throws an error, because the ...
2
votes
1answer
746 views
Can Tomboy import notes from a directory (eg Dropbox)?
I am an iOS user and use an app called PlainText to sync my notes with Dropbox. I noticed with Tomboy Notes you can sync to a local directory - upon setting this to the PlainText directory in Dropbox ...
14
votes
3answers
4k views
How can I integrate Dropbox with PCManFM?
I'm using Lubuntu 11.04 and I installed Dropbox.
Every time I click on the tray icon, Dropbox opens Chrome to show my files.
How to change this behaviour? It would be nice to open my files from the ...
3
votes
3answers
5k views
Autostart Dropbox in Lubuntu
I've installed Dropbox (as per the instructions supplied in Dropbox's Wiki and a personal blog I found browsing about the subject) but still no success in forcing autostart (only for my user) on ...
8
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1answer
1k views
Has Ubuntu gone case-insensitive?
So, I have a folder on my computer which contains these two files (and other files)
disc membership.pdf
disc membership.pdf (Case Conflict 1)
And I have a folder on an external drive which contains ...
5
votes
4answers
528 views
Access to my files on Android
I am thinking of subscribing to Dropbox which is slightly more costly than Ubuntu one but I need access to my files on the go, and I prefer to use my smartphone to my netbook most of the time as I ...
5
votes
2answers
771 views
Loading Dropbox on start-up when my Dropbox folder is on separate partition
My Dropbox folder is on another partition on my harddrive and Dropbox loads on start up. But since the separate partition has't been opened yet, Dropbox complains that my Dropbox folder is missing. So ...
0
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2answers
577 views
Sync Computers Using Ubuntu One without the Cloud
I am looking for a way that I can synchronize the files on two computers (assuming both run Ubuntu) WITHOUT uploading the files to the cloud as Ubuntu One does. Windows Live Mesh does this natively (I ...
7
votes
3answers
391 views
Is there any way to integrate Dropbox in the messaging menu like ubuntu one?
Well, what the title says : is there any way to integrate Dropbox in the messaging menu like ubuntu one ?
Edit: Below is an image showing where Ubuntu One is on the messaging menu
That is where I ask ...
1
vote
1answer
960 views
Dropbox integration without nautilus?
Is it possible to integrate dropbox in other filemanagers than nautilus? If yes, which manager would be best suited for this, and how do i set this up?
10
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3answers
3k views
Dropbox gone from indicator area after upgrade to 11.04
I upgraded from 10.10 to 11.04 today, so I'm using Unity now, and Dropbox has disappeared from the indicator area. It still works, but it's hard to use now.
I've already tried removing it and ...
5
votes
2answers
500 views
Why do I still get an older version of Dropbox when downloading the latest one?
In Natty I downloaded the latest version of Dropbox from their website. It should come with an appindicator rather than a systray icon, and it does so on my other Maverick installation.
However, it ...
5
votes
3answers
585 views
Sync Tomboy through Ubuntu One and local folders
Is there a way to synchronize Tomboy Notes through Ubuntu One and also to a local folder? I'd like to have it sync online with Ubuntu One but also create back ups in a Dropbox folder.
5
votes
2answers
1k views
Google-Calendar offline?
How can I have my google-calendars availabe offline on my PC as well?
I have been using dropbox to sync my calendars in ics-format between different PC's instead of using google calendar. The ...
3
votes
2answers
318 views
Dropbox often stalls “Saving 1 file”, have to restart it
Dropbox works well, but often the tray icon starts spinning forever with the tooltip message "Saving 1 file..."
I usually don't worry about it, and I never had any loss, despite switching computers ...
0
votes
0answers
465 views
How to create file/folder sync functionality (similar to Dropbox)? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Make my own Dropbox / Ubuntu One server at home
I think with time it will become possible to use a Dropbox locally on my Linux/Unix/Windows server. But for now, I would ...
6
votes
2answers
3k views
Missing Dropbox indicator-applet icon, how do I get it back?
I'm currently running Ubuntu 10.10 64-bit and wanted to change my Dropbox indicator-applet icon to make it look more uniform with the other icons. I found this suggestion of a PPA and package to try ...
4
votes
4answers
185 views
Synchronize 4GB of files
Is there any service with Linux client that can deal with synchronizing 4 GB of data? By synchronizing I mean keeping all data on their server with automatic upload when files are changed. I am happy ...
15
votes
2answers
2k views
How can I delay dropbox from starting, but not disable it?
When I log into my user account on Ubuntu 10.10, there is a unsatisfying delay before my system becomes usable. Even launching a terminal, I have to wait a few seconds before the bash prompt appears. ...
3
votes
2answers
746 views
How to set up Dropbox on Ubuntu Server?
I've installed Dropbox on Ubuntu Server 9.10 using these instructions, however I am struggling to find out what to do next. Other help pages are related to those with a GUI.
Running dropbox status ...
9
votes
3answers
1k views
Syncing apt-get installations between multiple computers
Is there a way to synchronize my installations (and removals) between multiple PCs?
Preferably with dropbox - since I'm already using that to keep my files in sync.
I thought of an alias for the ...
1
vote
0answers
305 views
Experiences with Ubuntu One? [closed]
I'm currently testing several backup/sync services: Dropbox, SpiderOak and Ubuntu One. Of them, Dropbox is the winner hands down; SpiderOak is nice too, but a bit more intrusive and unpredictable ...
4
votes
2answers
444 views
Is dropbox.com a good backup system for Ubuntu? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Comparison of backup tools
Can I install multiple drop boxes (www.dropbox.com) on my Ubuntu systems (9.04 and 10.04)? (I use them as servers.)
I need a backup ...
12
votes
4answers
3k views
How can I do individual file encryption on Dropbox?
I'd like to set a single directory inside Dropbox in which files are encrypted on a file-by-file basis.
At the moment, I use a 2Mb Truecrypt container inside my Dropbox which I then have to mount ...
10
votes
4answers
2k views
How can I change Dropbox's indicator applet icon?
After installing Dropbox I was happy to see that although the installer said it would be version 0.6.7, it actually installed Dropbox 1.1.0.
This version includes the new application indicator. ...
10
votes
4answers
1k views
Dropbox instead of the documents folder?
Hello
I was wondering if it's possible to make Dropbox sync my ~/Documents folder? I'm on Ubuntu 10.10 netbook remix (Not that NBR should matter that much). I've read how to do this on Windows, and I ...
15
votes
5answers
1k views
Repercussions to sharing .bashrc across machines with Dropbox?
I work on a lot of different machines, all running Ubuntu (not always the same version). I have some really basic customizations to my prompt I would like to have available on all machines.
I ...
5
votes
1answer
462 views
What the best solution for Dropbox in Indicator Applet?
I need a solution for Dropbox, i would like to put in Indicator Applet! what the best solution? Tks!
6
votes
3answers
553 views
Error caused by Dropbox in update manager [duplicate]
I am getting the following error message when the update manager runs:
Apt Authentication issue
Problem during package list update.
The package list update failed with a
authentication ...
7
votes
2answers
667 views
Is there any way to get a roaming profile in Ubuntu with say ubuntu one, dropbox, rsync, etc?
Basically my situation is where I jump from machine to machine (about 3 of them) to do development. I have used No Machine in addition to Synergy to try and fix my issue. What I basically want is ...
6
votes
2answers
1k views
What does 'Lock Version' do?
Having installed an experimental version of dropbox and installed in manually, i dont want the deb in synaptic to download any updates (as theyll over write the changes ive done manually i assume).
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