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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
Communicate worldwide through free Skype-to-Skype video/audio calls, personalized messaging, and low-rate mobile/landline connection.
Linux
qutIM for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
Offer an instantaneous transmission of messages from sender to receiver.
Linux
KMess for openSUSE
Free
Get an MSN/Live Messenger compatible chat client for Linux.
Linux

More Communications Apps for Linux

Xeoma for Linux (64-bit)
Free
Connect cameras to powerful video surveillance from small to big systems.
Linux
Gammu for Debian (64-bit)
Free
Manage contacts, messages, calendar, and file system of your mobile phone.
Linux
KMess for Ubuntu
Free
Get an MSN/Live Messenger compatible chat client for Linux.
Linux
MailScanner for Linux (SuSE)
Free
Get an Email security and anti-spam package for Email gateway systems.
Linux
aMSN for Debian (64-bit)
Free
Get a MSN compatible messenger application.
Linux
Skype for Linux SNAP
Free
Reach out to the world via voice and HD video calling, videoconferencing, screen sharing, and smart messaging.
Linux
Evolution for Linux
Free
Provide integrated mail, address book, and calendaring functionality.
Linux
Smack for Linux
Free
Send or recieve instant messaging on your Linux system.
Linux
Sylpheed for Linux
Free
Get an e-mail client for your Linux system.
Linux
Tinder for Linux
Free
Provide an implementation for XMPP stanzas and components.
Linux
SurgeMail for Linux (64-bit)
Free
Get a scalable secure carrier class Email server.
Linux
KMess for openSUSE (64-bit)
Free
Get an MSN/Live Messenger compatible chat client for Linux.
Linux
Gammu for Ubuntu
Free
Manage contacts, messages, calendar, and file system of your mobile phone.
Linux
PopIt for Linux
Free
View what is in your pop3 account.
Linux
SpamFilter for Linux
Free
Control which mails you want to receive and which are to be thrown away.
Linux
YPOPs for Linux
Free
Get free POP3 access to your email account.
Linux
Gammu for Debian
Free
Manage contacts, messages, calendar, and file system of your mobile phone.
Linux
KMess for Ubuntu (64-bit)
Free
Get an MSN/Live Messenger compatible chat client for Linux.
Linux
Dovecot for Red Hat Enterprise (32-bit)
Free
Get the IMAP and POP3 server for your Linux system.
Linux
Kopete for Linux
Free
Get an extendable multiple protocol instant messaging system.
Linux
Spark for Linux
Free
Incorporate instant messenger with numerous features.
Linux
Spark for Red Hat
Free
Incorporate instant messenger with numerous features.
Linux
Clownfish for Skype (Debian and Ubuntu-32bit)
Free
Translate your outgoing conversations on Skype.
Linux
Gobby for Linux
Free
Get a free collaborative editor supporting multiple documents in one session and a multi-user chat.
Linux

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