[nabs-l] drop box

Thu Feb 12 00:40:45 UTC 2015

Aleeha,
So it sounds like I need an account. I'll work on that.
Once I download the application to the pc, does it just stay there, running 
in the background and updating the files, assuming I'm connected to the 
internet?
I think that is what you're saying.
How much storage space do I have?

The coordinator sent me an email from drop box. it said she wanted to share 
files with me and inside the email, it has a link.
Is this link the shared folder?
I assume once I set up the account, I'll see my shared folder she created if 
it is set properly.

Thanks.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Aleeha Dudley
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 10:02 PM
To: Ashley Bramlett ; National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] drop box

Once you create an account and download the app to your computer, you should 
be able to add the folder to your dropbox, which means it will continuously 
update. That's only if this has been set up properly. You may need to do 
some talking with your disability services people on how they are sharing 
these files with you. The best way would be for you to set up an account, 
download the application, and then have them invite your email address to a 
shared folder. Once you accept that invitation by clicking on a link, you 
will have that folder added into the application on your computer. Then, 
your computer does all the work for you, updating the file list every time a 
new document is added. Hope that helps.  As to your first question, the 
interface has changed a little since I have looked at it on a computer, 
especially without an account. I not sure I am the best to answer that 
question.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 10, 2015, at 6:50 PM, Ashley Bramlett via nabs-l 
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Aleeha,
>
> Good to know. Okay, what happened was they sent me a link to the drop box 
> folder with subject line of email was  xxx wants to share file with you.
> I put xx instead of her name.
> They gave me the folder link.
> I  clicked on the link. And, bang! I ran into issues.
> I saw only  a note saying there was 37 files.
> So, how can I download them from  folder link she sent me?
> She won’t tell me and I looked several times for a button to save or 
> download files.
> . All I saw was a form to sign in and links to create account.
>
> I think its best to create an account for the reason you said, to save 
> files to the pc.
> But here is my question and concern.
> There is so many files!
> IMO, it would be easier to simply zip a file up for me and me download and 
> unzip it with all files there.
> So, I suppose this means I have to sit down and download every single 
> file. Is that right?
> Is there a way to download all contents of the folder?
> I really hope  I don’t have to download every single file one by one.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ashley
>
> From: Aleeha Dudley
> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 4:33 PM
> To: Ashley Bramlett ; National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] drop box
>
> You can, however, download files from a folder link that someone sends 
> you. If you sign up for an account, there is no captcha and the process is 
> very easy. It is best to get an account, that way, you can save files to 
> your computer
>
> Aleeha Dudley and Seeing Eye Dog Dallas
> Vice President, Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users
> Vice President, Ohio Association of Blind Students
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>
>  On Feb 10, 2015, at 4:20 PM, Ashley Bramlett via nabs-l 
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>  Hi all,
>
>  My school shares accessible files via drop box.
>
>  As I mentioned last email, I have not used it.
>  Can you tell me   if its accessible.
>  Can I simply download files from a folder link or do I need an account?
>  If I create an account, is there a captua?
>
>  If I create an account, how do I link up to the other person’s account to 
> get the files?
>
>  I know people asked before about drop box on list, so I’m not the only 
> one who must be confused.
>
>  Thanks.
>
>  Ashley
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