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[ubuntu] Asking the system not to install dropbox

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http://ubuntuforums.org – Hello, I tried installing dropbox on my Ubuntu 11.10 64 bit using Ubuntu Software Center and after downloading it hanged. (The progress bar stopped moving for over an hour) I shutdown the Laptop as i had to commute and turned it back on later. Now each time I try installing a package using the terminal, it immediately starts to install dropbox which also never completes.(Stays on 99% sometimes 100 for hours) How do I ask the system to quit trying to install dropbox. ( Ctrl C doesn't work either) I just don't want the system to even try to install it at all. Thank you. (Hardware)

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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

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hi guys

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Hello Guys..

I just started using ubuntu. After installing dropbox, everything slows EXTREMLY down , and the only way it helps getting back to normal , is if i shutdown dropbox.

i tried reinstalling, it doesn't seems to help? What am i doing wrong ? couldn't find any similar problems .

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