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tn3
6 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Ubuntu headless install not working
I'm trying to do the Linux headless install as described at https://www.dropbox.com/install on an Ubuntu 16.04 workstation. It works until I get to the point in the instructions that say "If you're...
- 6 years ago
Assuming that this is not caused by an antivirus, firewall or VPN/proxy setting on this specific machine, I'll need to ask: have you downloaded the Python script from that page as well tn3?
If possible, could you change your default browser and try again too?
PS: For a list of all the system requirements take a look below:
https://www.dropbox.com/help/desktop-web/system-requirements
tn3
Explorer | Level 4
Walter
Thanks for the suggestion about downloading the Python script. I did that, ran the script using the command
python dropbox.py status
That consequently gave me the link to paste into my browser.
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