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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
Skype for Linux RPM
Free
Comprehensive Communication with Skype for Linux RPM
Linux
Xeoma for Linux (64-bit)
Free
Comprehensive Chat Application for Linux Users
Linux

More Communications Apps for Linux

aMSN for Ubuntu (64-bit)
Free
Comprehensive Overview of aMSN for Ubuntu
Linux
TeamSpeak Server for Linux (64-bit)
Free
Comprehensive Communication with TeamSpeak Server
Linux
Goober Instant Messenger for Ubuntu/Debian (64-bit)
Free
Comprehensive Overview of Goober Instant Messenger
Linux
TeamSpeak Client for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Overview of TeamSpeak Client for Linux
Linux
Zimbra Collaboration Suite for Debian
Free
Comprehensive E-mail Management with Zimbra
Linux
Ekiga for Linux
Free
Explore Ekiga: A Free Chat Application for Linux
Linux
Goober Instant Messenger for Linux
Free
Goober Instant Messenger: A Free Linux Messaging Tool
Linux
XChat for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
XChat for Fedora: A Comprehensive Chat Solution
Linux
Enemies of Carlotta for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Overview of Enemies of Carlotta
Linux
TwitHaven for Linux
Free
TwitHaven: A Comprehensive Chat Application for Linux
Linux
Mutt for Linux
Free
Mutt: A Versatile Email Client for Linux
Linux
Sylpheed Beta for Linux
Free
Efficient Email Management with Sylpheed Beta
Linux
Popcheck for Linux
Free
Streamlined Email Management with Popcheck
Linux
XChat for Fedora
Free
XChat for Fedora: A Comprehensive Chat Client
Linux
KMess for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
KMess for Fedora: A Free Chat Application
Linux
Openfire for Debian
Free
Openfire for Debian: Robust Chat Solution
Linux
aMSN for Debian (64-bit)
Free
Comprehensive Chat Client for Linux Users
Linux
TerraIM for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Overview of TerraIM for Linux
Linux
Gobby for Linux
Free
Collaborative Text Editing with Gobby for Linux
Linux
Xeoma for Linux/ARM
Trial version
Comprehensive Overview of Xeoma for Linux/ARM
Linux
Claws Mail for Debian (32-bit)
Free
Comprehensive Overview of Claws Mail for Debian
Linux
POPFile for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Email Management with POPFile for Linux
Linux

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Skype for Linux DEB
Free
Skype for Linux RPM
Free
Xeoma for Linux (64-bit)
Free
Tinder for Linux
Free
Eudora for Linux
Free
TeamSpeak Client for Linux (64-bit)
Free
123 Flash Chat Software (Linux)
Trial version
Zimbra Desktop for Linux
Free
Xeoma for Linux
Trial version
Mozilla Thunderbird Beta for Linux
Free
TeamSpeak Server for Linux (64-bit)
Free
XChat for Linux
Free

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