Howto Install Dropbox in Ubuntu 9.10(Karmic)/9.04(Jaunty)/8.10(Intrepid)/8.04(Hardy)
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Install Dropbox in Ubuntu 9.10(Karmic)/9.04(Jaunty)/8.10(Intrepid)/8.04(Hardy)
First you need to edit /etc/apt/sources.list file
gksudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list
For Ubuntu 9.10 add these lines:
deb http://linux.getdropbox.com/ubuntu karmic main
deb-src http://linux.getdropbox.com/ubuntu karmic main
For Ubuntu 9.04 add these lines:
deb http://linux.getdropbox.com/ubuntu jaunty main
deb-src http://linux.getdropbox.com/ubuntu jaunty main
For Ubuntu 8.10 add these lines:
deb http://linux.getdropbox.com/ubuntu intrepid main
deb-src http://linux.getdropbox.com/ubuntu intrepid main
For Ubuntu 8.04 add these lines:
deb http://linux.getdropbox.com/ubuntu hardy main
deb-src http://linux.getdropbox.com/ubuntu hardy main
And for Ubuntu 7.10, add these lines:
deb http://linux.getdropbox.com/ubuntu gutsy main
deb-src http://linux.getdropbox.com/ubuntu gutsy main
Save and exit the file
Install GPG key using the following command
gpg
--
keyserver pgp.mit.edu--
recv-keys 3565780E
Update the source list
sudo apt-get update
Install Application
sudo apt-get install nautilus-dropbox
It is necessary to restart Nautilus once the install is complete -- the easiest way to do this is log off and back on.
Tip:
Dropbox uses the ~/Dropbox directory by default, and backs up everything in it. This is great until you have a whole folder of documents that you want to keep constantly updated, but also filed in, say, a ~/Documents folder. A good way to keep the best of both worlds is to make a symbolic link to the folder to be backed up inside the Dropbox folder.
To do this just right-click the folder to be backed up in nautilus and hit “Make link”. Then just move this link into the Dropbox folder. Voila: real-time back ups!
Why not just go to http://www.dropbox and download the i386.deb file
If you just download the .deb file from the website, it will work fine, but you won’t get updates automatically. If you do it the way that Ubuntu Geek suggests, whenever the Dropbox developers update versions, you will be notified through the standard Ubuntu Update Manager.
@Rigar:
Because adding a repository keeps Dropbox up to date – as with all other respoitory-installed apps
So… Why not just use ubuntu tweak for add dropbox repository (and many others) and install it?
I would not recommend installing dropbox as of this stage if you are using gnome in Ubuntu 9.04. Nautilus crashes whenever you move a file or directory from your computer to a samba server.
There is a work around but it is annoying.
what about for Kubuntu users?
i want to be able to use dropbox with xfce/thunar without having to install the ridiculous nautilus dependencies.
until that is possible… sorry =/
Give me a freaken break it is not that complicated, download the i386.deb,Backup,then upgrade to 8.10 and everyone will be happy, not so complicated DA DA
Ubuntu lets you do this with 2gb for free. If you need more storage you are better off getting a hosting package from somewhere, like 1and1.
Dropbox pricing – https://www.getdropbox.com/pricing – 100 gig = $20 per mo.
1and1 pricing – http://www.1and1.com/?k_id=6478842 – 150 gig = $6.99 per mo, plus you get your own email and web.
Ubuntu pricing – https://one.ubuntu.com/ – 50 gig = $10 per mo, plus it’s built into Ubuntu 9.10, with sharing, storing Tomboy notes, and your contacts.
Ran into errors installing on 9.10 Ubuntu netbook remix. Errors encountered in /usr/bin/dropbox after recent update to python.
The fix was to download the dropbox binaries directly from:
http://www.getdropbox.com/download?plat=
setting platform to: lnx.x86 or lnx.x86_64
Move file to home directory if it was not downloaded to home.
Extract downloaded file using:
tar -zxvf
That should create the .dropbox-dist directory in your home directory. (Ctrl+H shows hidden files in Nautilus.)
Start Dropbox: dropbox start
It appears the download doesn’t complete correctly using the default script when running the upgraded version of Python.
HTH
how to run once is installed?
@newubuntu
Run “dropbox start” in the terminal, without the quotes. It’ll then prompt you to download the dropbox proprietary nautilus plugin.
If you just follow the instructions it should autostart as well.
thanks Jake Lishman
Instructions worked great for me! Thanks!!
Thanks – this worked great! The instructions on the DropBox web site were useless.
UbuntuGeek, thank you for the excellent guide!
Everyone, thank you for the additionally helpful comments! 🙂
To install GPG key (Ubuntu 9.0.4) I had to use the following command –
sudo apt-key adv –keyserver pgp.mit.edu –recv-keys 5044912E
Provided here –
http://forums.dropbox.com/topic.php?page=2&id=18389#post-116688
method is working on lucid (netbook v.) with the karmic reps.
thanks for this 🙂
How about us working stiffs with corporate networks (RedHat, NO sudo access, firewall) ?
I can build the source on my RedHat workstation, How can I get it installed ?
Thanks for any help,
Chuck Mosher