Dropbox sent us this: Hi, On November 7, 2018 the Dropbox system requirements are changing. To make sure that your files continue to sync, you’ll need to move your Dropbox folder to a drive that meets the new requirements.

What to do next

Choose a new location for your Dropbox folder:

• Linux 4.15.0-29-generic Move Dropbox to an Ext4 drive Why this is changing Newer file systems let us use the latest technology to help keep your files safe and synced in Dropbox. The Dropbox Team

And here’s our reply: Hi Dropbox, By November 7, 2018 the Dropbox system requirements has to be changed. To make sure that your clients continue to use Dropbox, you’ll need to support modern file systems that your clients used.

What to do next

Support modern file systems such as XFS, btrfs, ZFS, etc.

Why this is changing

Newer file systems let you use the latest technology to help keep my files safe and continue to use Dropbox.

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