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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

TwitHaven for Linux
Free
Short messages and attachments without the complexities of Email and SMS text systems.
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
Coccinella for Ubuntu
Free
Present your words with diagrams, and formulas.
Linux

More Communications Apps for Linux

aMSN for Debian
Free
Get a MSN compatible messenger application.
Linux
Mailman for Linux
Free
Manage electronic mail discussion and e-newsletter lists on your Linux system.
Linux
Xeoma for Linux/ARM
Trial version
Connect cameras to powerful video surveillance from small to big systems.
Linux
Zimbra Collaboration Suite for Debian
Free
Get enterprise messaging and collaboration system.
Linux
Gammu for Linux
Free
Manage contacts, messages, calendar, and file system of your mobile phone.
Linux
Mozilla Thunderbird for Linux
Free
Take advantage of best-adapted, highly customizable, lightning-fast, safely secured, and private email experience.
Linux
Centericq for Linux
Free
Get a text mode menu and window driven IM interface.
Linux
Courier Mail Server for Linux
Free
Get an integrated mail or groupware server based on open commodity protocols.
Linux
Roundcube for Linux
Free
Get an open source webmail solution for your Linux system.
Linux
Mutt for Linux
Free
Get a text-based MIME Email client for your Linux system.
Linux
Evolution for Linux
Free
Provide integrated mail, address book, and calendaring functionality.
Linux
POPFile for Linux
Free
Filter out spam Email on your Linux system.
Linux
Mutt for Linux
Free
Get a text-based MIME Email client for your Linux system.
Linux
Tinder for Linux
Free
Provide an implementation for XMPP stanzas and components.
Linux
Skype for Linux SNAP
Free
Reach out to the world via voice and HD video calling, videoconferencing, screen sharing, and smart messaging.
Linux
Psi for CentOS (64-bit)
Free
Send messages or chat using your Jabber account.
Linux
KMess for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
Get an MSN/Live Messenger compatible chat client for Linux.
Linux
Psi for Mandriva Linux
Free
Send messages or chat using your Jabber account.
Linux
YPOPs for Linux
Free
Get free POP3 access to your email account.
Linux
123 Web Messenger (Linux)
Paid
Add a Facebook-like IM to your Web site, fully customizable, users single sign-on
Linux
Psi for CentOS
Free
Send messages or chat using your Jabber account.
Linux
KMess for Gentoo Linux
Free
Get an MSN/Live Messenger compatible chat client for Linux.
Linux

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VLC Media Player for Linux
Free
Fedora Desktop Edition (32-bit)
Free
Google Chrome OS
Free
RealPlayer for Linux
Free
Audacity for Linux
Free
Vuze for Linux
Free

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