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Linux Apps for Communications

You know about the biggest communication apps, like Gmail, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Skype, and Google Hangouts, but do you know which email, messaging, and video chat apps excel at different tasks? Check our recommendations to see which communications apps are best for social, search, gaming, work collaboration, and more.

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Top 3 Communications Apps for Linux

Skype for Linux DEB
Free
Comprehensive Communication with Skype for Linux DEB
Linux
123 Flash Chat Software (Linux)
Trial version
Comprehensive Overview of 123 Flash Chat Software
Linux
Skype for Linux RPM
Free
Comprehensive Communication with Skype for Linux RPM
Linux

More Communications Apps for Linux

Spark for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Overview of Spark for Linux
Linux
Psi for CentOS
Free
Comprehensive Chat Client for Linux Users
Linux
Sylpheed for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Overview of Sylpheed for Linux
Linux
Goober Instant Messenger for Ubuntu/Debian (32-bit)
Free
Efficient VoIP Solution for Linux Users
Linux
Clownfish for Skype (Linux- 64bit)
Free
Clownfish for Skype: A Versatile Chat Tool
Linux
Eudora for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Overview of Eudora for Linux
Linux
Pidgin for Linux (Fedora)
Free
Comprehensive Chat Solution for Linux Users
Linux
Pidgin for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Chat Client for Linux
Linux
Pidgin for Linux (CentOS)
Free
Comprehensive Chat Solution for Linux Users
Linux
Zimbra Collaboration Suite for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Free
Comprehensive Email Management with Zimbra
Linux
Clownfish for Skype (Debian and Ubuntu-32bit)
Free
Clownfish for Skype: Versatile Chat Enhancement Tool
Linux
Mozilla Thunderbird Beta for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Overview of Mozilla Thunderbird Beta
Linux
KMess for Ubuntu
Free
KMess for Ubuntu: A Robust Chat Client
Linux
Kopete for Linux
Free
Kopete for Linux: Versatile Chat Client
Linux
Claws Mail for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Overview of Claws Mail for Linux
Linux
Gammu for openSUSE, Fedora, Mandriva, and CentOS
Free
Gammu: A Versatile Messaging Tool for Linux
Linux
Roundcube for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Email Management with Roundcube
Linux
Mozilla Thunderbird for Linux
Free
Comprehensive E-mail Management with Thunderbird
Linux
Zimbra Collaboration Suite for Ubuntu
Free
Comprehensive Email Management with Zimbra
Linux
Squirrelmail for Linux
Free
Comprehensive E-mail Management with SquirrelMail
Linux
Zimbra Collaboration Suite for Fedora
Free
Comprehensive Email Management with Zimbra
Linux
MailScanner for Linux (RedHat, CentOS, Fedora)
Free
Comprehensive Email Security Solution for Linux
Linux
SparkWeb for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Overview of SparkWeb for Linux
Linux
aMSN for Ubuntu (64-bit)
Free
Comprehensive Overview of aMSN for Ubuntu
Linux

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XChat for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
Enemies of Carlotta for Linux
Free
TwitHaven for Linux
Free
Mutt for Linux
Free
Sylpheed Beta for Linux
Free
Popcheck for Linux
Free
XChat for Fedora
Free
KMess for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
Openfire for Debian
Free
aMSN for Debian (64-bit)
Free
TerraIM for Linux
Free
qutIM for Fedora (64-bit)
Free

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