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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
XChat for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
Join multiple IRC channels at the same time.
Linux
qutIM for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
Offer an instantaneous transmission of messages from sender to receiver.
Linux

More Communications Apps for Linux

aMSN for Debian (64-bit)
Free
Get a MSN compatible messenger application.
Linux
Openfire for Debian
Free
Chat with your pals using XMPP protocol.
Linux
Sylpheed Beta for Linux
Free
Get an Email client for your Linux system.
Linux
XChat for Fedora
Free
Join multiple IRC channels at the same time.
Linux
Claws Mail for Debian (32-bit)
Free
Get an email client and news reader 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
Tinder for Linux: Chat Application Overview
Linux
POPFile for Linux
Free
Filter out spam Email on your Linux system.
Linux
123 Flash Chat Software (Linux)
Trial version
Comprehensive Overview of 123 Flash Chat Software
Linux
Skype for Linux DEB
Free
Comprehensive Communication with Skype for Linux DEB
Linux
XChat for Linux
Free
XChat for Linux: A Comprehensive Chat Solution
Linux
Xeoma for Linux/ARM
Trial version
Connect cameras to powerful video surveillance from small to big systems.
Linux
TeamSpeak Client for Linux (64-bit)
Free
Comprehensive Overview of TeamSpeak Client for Linux
Linux
Skype for Linux RPM
Free
Comprehensive Communication with Skype for Linux RPM
Linux
Zimbra Desktop for Linux
Free
Comprehensive E-mail Management with Zimbra Desktop
Linux
Clownfish for Skype (Debian and Ubuntu-64bit)
Free
Clownfish for Skype: A Versatile Chat Tool
Linux
Xeoma for Linux (64-bit)
Free
Comprehensive Chat Application for Linux Users
Linux
Gammu for openSUSE, Fedora, Mandriva, and CentOS (64-bit)
Free
Gammu: A Versatile Chat Application for Linux
Linux
Claws Mail for Ubuntu (32-bit)
Free
Comprehensive Overview of Claws Mail for Ubuntu
Linux
KMess for Ubuntu
Free
KMess for Ubuntu: A Robust Chat Client
Linux
Kopete for Linux
Free
Kopete for Linux: Versatile Chat Client
Linux
Claws Mail for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Overview of Claws Mail for Linux
Linux
Gammu for openSUSE, Fedora, Mandriva, and CentOS
Free
Gammu: A Versatile Messaging Tool for Linux
Linux
Roundcube for Linux
Free
Comprehensive Email Management with Roundcube
Linux

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

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