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Skype for Linux

Chat online cheaply or free with Linux

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Skype is a popular program for using the internet to make cheap phone calls.

The cost of calls is often much lower than a traditional land line, and calls to other Skype users have no cost at all.

As well as individual calls, Skype can now host conversations between several people.

A Skype account set up on Windows can be used with the Linux software, just enter the username and password.

The download link will open a page on the Skype where you can select the distribution you are using

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Our verdict

Suitable for

Linux

Download size

11.3MB

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