Dropbox recently added shiny new features to experimental build 1.7.2 that lets you immediately see important sharing events via a new tray popup. For instance, if someone shares a link or file with you, you can now see it immediately via a notification feature. It also allows you to accept or decline sharing with someone directly from your desktop.
These features are immediately available in Windows XP and up, Mac OSX 10.6 and above. Unfortunately, it’s not available in Linux systems, including Ubuntu at this time.
To test out this feature, use the links below:
Windows: https://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/Dropbox%201.7.2.exe
Mac OS X: https://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/Dropbox%201.7.2.dmg
Linux 64-bit: https://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/dropbox-lnx.x86_64-1.7.2.tar.gz
Linux 32-bit: https://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/dropbox-lnx.x86-1.7.2.tar.gz
To install and launch it in Ubuntu, run the commands below to extract the downloaded folder.
tar -xvf dropbox-*
To launch it, run the commands below
sh ~/.dropbox-dist/dropboxd
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I immediately see important sharing events in Dropbox build 1.7.2?
Dropbox build 1.7.2 allows you to see important sharing events via a new tray popup, providing notifications when someone shares a link or file with you.
Can I accept or decline sharing directly from my desktop in Dropbox 1.7.2?
Yes, with Dropbox version 1.7.2, you can accept or decline sharing with someone directly from your desktop, making sharing management more convenient.
Which operating systems support the new Dropbox sharing notification feature?
The new Dropbox sharing notification feature is available on Windows XP and up, Mac OSX 10.6 and above, but currently not supported on Linux systems, including Ubuntu.
How do I test the new sharing notification feature in Dropbox 1.7.2?
To test the new feature, you can download the Dropbox 1.7.2 build for Windows, Mac OS X, or the Linux versions provided in the article.
What are the download links for Dropbox build 1.7.2 on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux?
You can download Dropbox 1.7.2 for Windows at https://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/Dropbox%201.7.2.exe, for Mac OS X at https://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/Dropbox%201.7.2.dmg, and for Linux 64-bit and 32-bit as specified in the article.
How do I install Dropbox build 1.7.2 on Ubuntu?
To install Dropbox 1.7.2 on Ubuntu, you need to extract the downloaded folder using the provided command 'tar -xvf dropbox-*' and then launch it with 'sh ~/.dropbox-dist/dropboxd'.
Can Linux users in distributions other than Ubuntu access the new Dropbox features?
Unfortunately, the new Dropbox features in build 1.7.2 are not available for Linux systems other than Ubuntu at this time.
What commands are used to launch Dropbox 1.7.2 in Ubuntu after installation?
To launch Dropbox 1.7.2 in Ubuntu after installation, use the command 'sh ~/.dropbox-dist/dropboxd' to start enjoying the new features.