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The desktop app UI on Linux looks old and there's no option to move the Dropbox folder.
I recently switched to Linux from Windows and was looking to have my Dropbox accessible on my desktop. I installed the app direct from the website, and the app looks like its from the early 2000's. I...
Hi all,
I never recieved an email for further assistance, but learning and experiencing more with the Linux OS after switching and I have learned the issue with locating another drive on Linux. Turns out this was not a Dropbox issue, but rather a me/Linux ease of use issue. External drives in Linux are found via /media/(your username)/ and your additional drives will be listed there when trying to install/select target locations for applications.
It would however, be great to use this new found functionality with a nice new UI experience! :)
Cheers.
Hi Megan
I have tried installing the stable version as well as toggling the option in my account you suggested, and it still is not providing an option for alternate drive other than my OS. I have an additional internal drive here that should also be showing but is not.
