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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

Eudora for Linux
Free
Get an email client based on Thunderbird.
Linux
Mozilla Thunderbird for Linux
Free
Take advantage of best-adapted, highly customizable, lightning-fast, safely secured, and private email experience.
Linux
Skype for Linux DEB
Free
Communicate worldwide through free Skype-to-Skype video/audio calls, personalized messaging, and low-rate mobile/landline connection.
Linux

More Communications Apps for Linux

KMess for Gentoo Linux
Free
Get an MSN/Live Messenger compatible chat client for Linux.
Linux
KMess for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
Get an MSN/Live Messenger compatible chat client for Linux.
Linux
Centericq for Linux
Free
Get a text mode menu and window driven IM interface.
Linux
MailScanner for Debian
Free
Get an Email security and anti-spam package for Email gateway systems.
Linux
Balsa for Linux
Free
Get an Email client for your Linux system.
Linux
Clownfish for Skype (Linux- 64bit)
Free
Translate your outgoing conversations on Skype.
Linux
SurgeMail beta for Linux (64-bit)
Free
Get a scalable, secure, and carrier class Email server.
Linux
Psi for Mandriva Linux
Free
Send messages or chat using your Jabber account.
Linux
Dovecot for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
Get the IMAP and POP3 server for your Linux system.
Linux
Claws Mail for Ubuntu (32-bit)
Free
Get an email client and news reader on your Linux system.
Linux
DAHDI Tools (Linux)
Free
Interface applications with telephony hardware.
Linux
Claws Mail for Ubuntu (64-bit)
Free
Get an email client and news reader on your Linux system.
Linux
XChat for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
Join multiple IRC channels at the same time.
Linux
MailScanner for Linux (RedHat, CentOS, Fedora)
Free
Get an Email security and anti-spam package for Email gateway systems.
Linux
Goober Instant Messenger for Linux (64-bit)
Free
Chat with your friends, exchange files, and explore the worldwide Web with your PC.
Linux
XChat for Linux
Free
Join multiple IRC channels at the same time.
Linux
XChat for Fedora
Free
Join multiple IRC channels at the same time.
Linux
Gobby for Linux
Free
Get free collaborative editor supporting multiple documents in one session and a multi-user chat.
Linux
CompletePBX 5
Free
Set up virtual PBX for Xorcom hardware and software phone system.
Linux
Zimbra Desktop for Linux
Free
Manage your email, contacts, calendar, and documents.
Linux
Pidgin for Linux (CentOS)
Free
Connect to AIM, MSN, Yahoo, and more chat networks all at once.
Linux
Coccinella for Linux
Free
Get a communication tool with a built in whiteboard on your Linux system.
Linux
Mutt for Linux
Free
Get a text-based MIME Email client for your Linux system.
Linux
Psi for CentOS (64-bit)
Free
Send messages or chat using your Jabber account.
Linux

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