Acutally it's the same way on windows. you cannot share a folder under /public using windows either.¬ You must zip the file as well under that os. On Jan 8, 2012, at 6:50 PM, dogstar172 wrote: > Ok. So drop box does not operate the same way on the mac platform as it does > on windows platform. So its done differently by zipping the folder. > One more question. How can I find out if I am logged into my drop box > account? > How do I know if it automatically is starting up on mac? > Thanks so much for being patient with me. I really do appreciate it. > Cheers. > > Angie > On Jan 8, 2012, at 1:52 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: > >> Like i said you cannot share public folders in dropbox. You have to use >> sendspace or another service for that. It sucks but there it is. >> On Jan 7, 2012, at 7:26 PM, dogstar172 wrote: >> >>> I was trying to create a link in drop bo so the person could get to the >>> folder. >>> Is it possible to meet up with some one on Skype to get some help with drop >>> box? I don't even know if I am loved into my drop box account on top of >>> everything else. >>> I just switched from windows xp in August and moved over to mac. I would >>> like to be able to eventually be able to do all the rings I did on windows >>> so I don't need to go back to paying gobs of money for screen readers that >>> are in my opinion buggy. Thanks. >>> The other thing I was wondering is if there is a way to put short cuts for >>> book ,marks on the desk top as Its getting tiering to have to arrow across >>> to book marks menu and go through a tun of stuff there. Now sure how to >>> organize them. Thanks. >>> Angie and Vida >>> On Jan 7, 2012, at 1:57 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: >>> >>>> No even then you cannot do folders. you have to zip them. I've zipped >>>> folders but not 140 gigs worth. You would need to pay for that space and >>>> it aint cheap lol! >>>> >>>> Take care. >>>> >>>> Sarah Alawami >>>> >>>> If you need editing done on a small narration project go to >>>> http://music.marrie.org/audio_mastering for more info. >>>> If you need to contact me my info is below. >>>> MSN and AIM: marrie12@xxxxxxxxx >>>> website: http://music.marrie.org >>>> Podcast: http://tffp.marrie.org/podcast >>>> youtube: http://youtube.com/marrie125 >>>> >>>> On Jan 7, 2012, at 8:28 AM, David Hilbert Poehlman wrote: >>>> >>>>> yes, if it is small enough. >>>>> >>>>> On Jan 7, 2012, at 11:26 AM, George B wrote: >>>>> >>>>> i am not sure but i think you can if you zip the folder first and turn it >>>>> into a file try that and let us know >>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mac4theblind- >>>>>> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Hilbert Poehlman >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2012 08:05 >>>>>> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: drop box >>>>>> >>>>>> I've tried and it cannot be done. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jan 7, 2012, at 10:58 AM, John Panarese wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I think Sarah indicated that you might not be able to link folders in >>>>>> dropbox. I've never tried to do this. I've only linked files. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Take Care >>>>>> >>>>>> John D. Panarese >>>>>> Director >>>>>> Mac for the Blind >>>>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479 >>>>>> Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE >>>>>> MAC VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jan 7, 2012, at 4:45 AM, dogstar172 wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi there I tried to send a link to the folder under drop box. The >>>>>> size of the folder was 174 negates. It looks like it copied all the >>>>>> stuff from the folder and tried to send it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I did manage to get drop box to show up in the finder under the >>>>>> window pull down. It was checked. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Any one have any idea what to do? 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