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Is the new Dropbox desktop app available on Linux?

miguelfp

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 available on Mac and Windows.

Are there any plans about porting this app to linux?

I recently upgraded to a paid suscription, and I wonder whether Linux users can expect a similar level of support as our friends using Windows and Mac.

With best regards,

Miguel

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Daphne

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!

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Daphne

Hey there @miguelfp,

I’m just checking on this with my team to ensure that I give you the correct information. I’ll make sure to update you here when I have more info about this!

Hope you have a great day ahead - Cheers!

Daphne

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.

If you have any other questions, please let me know - Cheers!

alinuxfan

I second the app for Linux. My company is already implementing usage for the folks on Windows and Mac.

Thank you,

Adam

blainux

I've enrolled my team for early access to the "New Dropbox desktop app". Many of our users are running Linux. Are the new app features (Surface GUI?) available for Linux? I currently have v75.3.133 installed.

Thanks!

Daphne

Hey there @blainux,

Just to note, I’ve moved your post here as it is relevant to this this topic. As mentioned above, the new desktop app currently isn’t available on Linux OS. I’ll be passing along your comments and interest to our dev team for consideration in future developments.

I’m always here if you have any other questions about this - Cheers!

Crivotz

If the new version for linux doesn't come out, will it be possible to continue using the old one?
Will there be a lightweight client for folder synchronization only (like the current one, for instance)?

Daphne

Hey there @Crivotz,

You can still use the desktop app on your Linux device to sync your Dropbox content. The new interface is currently an opt-in additional feature, so there is no change to the basic functionality of the Dropbox folder syncing.

Hope this helps - Cheers!

msf42

I'd like to add another vote for Linux. The biggest reason I've been a loyal Dropbox customer for years is that they have always supported Linux the same as Win/Mac.

msf42

Screenshot from 2019-07-02 14-33-01.png

I got this reply on Twitter. I opted in, but I still don't have it. @Daphne @miguelfp @blainux @alinuxfan

Edit.. I just got this response

Screenshot from 2019-07-02 14-36-43.png

alinuxfan

I am on v76.3.120, which a search shows was released in the last few days. That being said, it is still the same app as before. Nothing released for Linux (as far as I can tell) and yes, I am opted into the Beta.

Daphne

Hey peeps!

Thanks for your updates here, I’ll be keeping an eye out for any possible updates we may receive of this and ensure to let you know here, should there be any changes. As of now though, the new desktop app interface isn’t available for Linux OS on the stable or beta versions.

I’ve nudged our dev team again with your updates here and let them know of your interest of having this feature.

Cheers!

ocolluphid

Hi,

I would also like to second the wish for a Linux version of the desktop app! Please let us know if there are ny updates

Thanks!

Amnon Y.

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

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

Yours, AY

Crivotz

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

Maikol

Still, 2020 and there are no new updates about this... Keep waiting.

luiscunhamx

Hey hey, I am looking forward to seeing the new version for Linux too. Please keep us updated.

Cheers

RogueScholar

Also popping my head in to express my hopes for a port of the new client to Linux.

@Daphne On a closely related matter, I thought I might pull someone's coat (respectfully) about the APT repository for the legacy client. Though it's functioning fine still, I'm afraid no one has updated the Ubuntu release pools in it for over a year. The newest available in it is still 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish, while we're currently at 19.10 Eoan Ermine and preparing for the release of another LTS version with 20.04 Focal Fossa in ~8 weeks. The current package was well-done and none of the dependencies seem to be an issue, but it's always nice to use packages built against the toolchain for the system you're running. If someone stumbles upon a spare few minutes (I know, I know, such things are only myths that non-devs try to get under our skin with) to bring it back in sync, that would be lovely. :nerd:

-Peter

Daphne

Hi there @RogueScholar, apologies for the delayed reply!

I just wanted to let you know that we recently updated the Linux packages, which you can check out here.

While Eoan hasn't specifically been added to this list, I've passed along your feedback to the team to let them know your interest in this.

Sorry that I can't be of much further help with this, but do let me know if you have any other questions.

Hope you have a great day!

mdriftmeyer

Those packages need to be updated to the latest Pango version. Ubuntu, Debian, etc have moved making Dropbox broken.