Communication Software

Skype
The most popular cross-platform VoIP application. Must-have for everyone online.
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Pidgin
Easy-to-use, cross-platform, multi-protocol chat client. Supports all major chat programs.
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Digsby
An alternative multi-protocol instant messaging app. Cross-platform. Extremely popular.
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 Trillian Astra
Popular multi-protocol instant messaging client.
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