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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

Mozilla Thunderbird for Linux
Free
Take advantage of best-adapted, highly customizable, lightning-fast, safely secured, and private email experience.
Linux
Skype for Linux RPM
Free
Stay instantly connected with free Skype-to-Skype video/audio calls, videoconferencing, smart messaging, and screen sharing.
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

Clownfish for Skype (Linux- 64bit)
Free
Translate your outgoing conversations on Skype.
Linux
Mailman for Linux
Free
Manage electronic mail discussion and e-newsletter lists on your Linux system.
Linux
Clownfish for Skype (Debian and Ubuntu-32bit)
Free
Translate your outgoing conversations on Skype.
Linux
Coccinella for Linux
Free
Get a communication tool with a built in whiteboard on your Linux system.
Linux
KMess for openSUSE (64-bit)
Free
Get an MSN/Live Messenger compatible chat client for Linux.
Linux
XChat for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
Join multiple IRC channels at the same time.
Linux
Gossip for Linux
Free
Get an an instant messaging client for your Linux system.
Linux
TerraIM for Linux
Free
Connects to the AIM and ICQ instant messaging networks.
Linux
Openfire for Debian
Free
Chat with your pals using XMPP protocol.
Linux
Roundcube for Linux
Free
Get an open source webmail solution for your Linux system.
Linux
Goober Instant Messenger for Ubuntu/Debian (64-bit)
Free
Chat with your friends, exchange files, and explore the worldwide Web with your PC.
Linux
Claws Mail for Debian (32-bit)
Free
Get an email client and news reader on your Linux system.
Linux
Enemies of Carlotta for Linux
Free
Get a mailing list manager for your Linux system.
Linux
Psi for Linux
Free
Send messages or chat using your Jabber account.
Linux
Squirrelmail for Linux
Free
Get the PHP4 webmail package for your Linux system.
Linux
SurgeMail beta for Linux (32-bit)
Free
Get a scalable, secure, and carrier class Email server.
Linux
Mutt for Linux
Free
Get a text-based MIME Email client for your Linux system.
Linux
Clownfish for Skype (Linux-32bit)
Free
Translate your outgoing conversations on Skype.
Linux
Psi for Ubuntu
Free
Send messages or chat using your Jabber account.
Linux
DAHDI Tools (Linux)
Free
Interface applications with telephony hardware.
Linux
Gammu for openSUSE, Fedora, Mandriva, and CentOS (64-bit)
Free
Manage contacts, messages, calendar, and file system of your mobile phone.
Linux
Coccinella for Ubuntu
Free
Present your words with diagrams, and formulas.
Linux
Xeoma for Linux
Trial version
Connect cameras to powerful video surveillance from small to big systems.
Linux
PopIt for Linux
Free
View what is in your pop3 account.
Linux

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VLC Media Player for Linux
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