How to Use a Folder as a Drop Box in Linux

A dropbox is a folder that synchronizes across multiple computers. Put a file into your dropbox, and it'll show up on every computer you've installed the dropbox on, regardless of the operating system. It's easy to think of uses for this: synchronizing calendars, financial records, projects and even music playlists across computers. Share files and photos with others, and even download files on computers not running Dropbox through a web browser. It's just an install away.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Download Dropbox. Steer your web browser to getdropbox.com and click "Download." Grab the .deb file for your version of Linux.

2. Install the program. In Ubuntu, this is as easy as double-clicking the file and clicking "Install package" on the window that pops up. Wait for the installation to finish.

3. Log out. Click on your name in the top-left corner of the screen; then click "Log out." Log back in.

4. Run Dropbox. Click "Applications," then "Internet," then "Dropbox." Follow Dropbox's prompts to complete the installation.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 on all computers on which files will be synchronized. Whenever something is placed in a dropbox, it will automatically show up on all computers with Dropbox installed. You can also access your files on other computers by logging into getdropbox.com.

Tips & Warnings

• Without a subscription, your dropbox can only contain 2 GB of information.

References

• Dropbox