I'm dual booting windows and linux. My dropbox folder is currently installed via windows. On linux, can I just symlink my dropbox folder to the windows version or something to that effect? I know I can do it, but is there a way to do this and still have the daemon running and syncing correctly?
Linux – Syncing dropbox folder accross dual boot
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In your specific situation, I would suggest creating something called a symbolic link. You will have to do the following from the Terminal:
- Open Terminal
- Type: cd ~/Desktop
- Type: ln -s /path/to/folder/ NAME
It will show up on your desktop and look like a regular alias, but it is not.
Adding an example: ln -s ~/Dropbox ~/Desktop/Dropbox
This will create a symbolic link on your desktop called "Dropbox" pointing to the /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Dropbox folder.
You can do couple of things:
- Disable it completely.
- Limit the download/upload bandwidth rates.
Best Answer
Yes, you can do so.
I'm not sure I understand, mount the Windows partition, install Dropbox in linux and symlink the Dropbox directory to the Windows directory and it will work fine.