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How to Install Dropbox in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise

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http://ubuntuguide.net – This simple tutorial will show you how to install dropbox in Ubuntu 12.04 precise with “Downloading Dropbox…” hangs fixed. Getting Start: 1. Download dropbox, the .deb package from https://www.dropbox.com/install 2. Install the .deb package via Ubuntu Software Center, or using this command in terminal(Ctrl+Alt+T) to install the .deb. sudo dpkg -i dropbox_*.deb 3. After step 2, it prompts to start dropbox to finish the installation. But it hangs at “Downloading Dropbox… 100%” box, and you can fixed it by step 4. 4. In a terminal window (launch terminal from the dash home (HowTos)

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