Dropbox 2.7.39 Beta Now Available for Download

Dropbox has released Dropbox 2.7.39 Beta (Experimental), a pre-release build of its desktop client for Windows, Mac and Linux. This release fixes issue where Dropbox is always 'Connecting...' when running two accounts, and fixes bug where some sticky notifications would be hidden in the tray pop-up as well.

Overview
Dropbox works just like any other folder on your computer, but with a few differences. Any files or folders inside Dropbox will get synchronized to Dropbox's servers and any other computer linked to your account. The green checkmarks will appear on top of your files to let you know that they're synced and up to date. All data is transferred over SSL and encrypted with AES-256 before storage. Dropbox keeps track of every change made to any of its contents.

The 2.7 branch introduces a new installers for Windows and Mac OS X, and Native UI for shared folder invitation and management. It also includes hard-disk space monitor that notification when your hard-disk is full.

What's new in Dropbox 2.7?
Dropbox 2.7 branch introduces a number of new features and improvements includes:
  • Auto sign-in installers for Windows and Mac OS X.
  • Notification when your hard disk is full.
  • Native UI for shared folder invitation and management.
  • New icons in the tray popup.

Note: If you have two-step verification enabled for your account the installer will not automatically sign you in. You also will not be signed in if you have a Dropbox for Business account that uses single sign-on (SSO).

Download Dropbox 2.7.39
The link in this section correspond to file available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.

Update history:
Dropbox 2.7.38 Beta includes:
  • WPAD proxy support for Windows.
  • Fixed a bug that happens when you manually move the Dropbox folder.
  • Better error messaging when temp direction permissions are bad on Windows.
  • Removal of Windows desktop shortcuts for DfB users on unlink of the second account and uninstall.
  • Fixed issues with desktop login and view on web links for older browsers.

Dropbox 2.7.37 Beta includes:
  • Fixed a bug on Linux where clicking an item in the "Recently Changed" menu would not select the right file.
  • Fixed a few small bugs in the Shared Folder Settings window.
  • Fixed a bug where the Dropbox folder would not go back to the same place on relink for dual account and DfB users.
  • Fixed a bug where "Move Dropbox" can fail for some dual account and DfB users.
  • Don't present the "Selective Sync" feature if the user is relinking.
  • Fixed a bug where the "Selective Sync" window could fail to show any folders.
  • Fixed a rare bug when linking a secondary account.
  • Other small fixes.

Dropbox 2.7.35 Beta includes:
  • Prevent the meta-installer from starting up multiple Dropbox instances.
  • Minor tweaks to the camera uploads preferences.
  • Other minor fixes.

Dropbox 2.7.34 Beta includes:
  • Fixed an issue when using SSO to link a client.
  • Other minor fixes.

Dropbox 2.7.33 Beta includes:
  • Added missing translations.
  • Fixed a bug that could prevent Dropbox from starting for some users.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause shared folder invitations to silently fail in some cases.
  • Other small fixes.

System Requirements
The Dropbox application runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems. To run the Dropbox application on your computer requires:
  • At least 512MB of RAM
  • Free space on your computer equal to your Dropbox storage quota.
  • Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) and Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit).
  • Mac: OS X Tiger (10.4) or later.
  • Ubuntu 7.10 or later and Fedora Core 9 or later.

Source:
Experimental forum build - 2.7.39

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