Dropbox paves a smoother path from Web to desktop

Business users who rely on Dropbox to store and collaborate on files in the cloud have long shared a significant pain point: shared files initially viewed in the browser have to be downloaded before they can be edited on the desktop.That extra step not only adds time and complexity but can also lead to multiple versions of files and a lack of synchronization.On Thursday, Dropbox announced a new “Open” button that will arrive soon and should make things considerably easier. The button will