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jakane
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4 years ago

switched from Ubuntu to CentOS and can't get Dropbox to install

Hello,     I tried to install on CentOS linux but got the following error:   [jkane@localhost nautilus-dropbox-2020.03.04]$ ./configure; configure: loading site script /usr/share/config.site chec...
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jakane
Helpful | Level 5
4 years ago

I think I just answered my own question on how to install Dropbox on CentOS. My solution combines two suggestions I found online

 

First, follow the instructions of Nasir Riley here:

https://serverfault.com/questions/997896/how-to-enable-powertools-repository-in-centos-8

 

This installs a package called 'powertools'. Apparently it is needed and resolves the missing package problem I and others mentioned previously.

 

Next, follow the instructions of Eduardo Santana on this page:

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/60667256/cant-install-nautilus-dropbox-on-centos-8

 

This installs the Dropbox executable. You then can find the Dropbox icon with the 'Show Applications' button. Clicking on it will start the actual installation of Dropbox and create the Dropbox directory on your local system.

 

I hope that helps!

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