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Question

Skype for business alternative solution.

by May 21, 2017 9:21PM PDT

I am looking for a linux application similar to Skype. My intention is to set up in company employees laptops, so that they can communicate with others while working at home. As per company policies, all the laptops are linux. I know the benefits of Skype for businesses and we are already using them. But recently, a Skype outage caused a small communication breakdown and thus I am looking for an alternative, in case of an emergency. I hope someone could help me.

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by May 21, 2017 9:44PM PDT

If you're only looking for an alternative in case of unforeseen Skype outages, you can use Slack or Google Hangouts. The latter has a video conference option, similar to Skype for Business.

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Skype for business alternative solution.
by stevey987 May 21, 2017 11:00PM PDT

Thank you Mike. Yes, I am looking for an alternative only in case of an outage. I have tried hangouts before, like an year or 2 back. I had some issues with voice then. I haven't tried video conference. I am sure Google must have solved all their issues. I will give both Slack and Hangouts a try.
Thanks again.

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by Mike_Cartwright Jun 11, 2017 11:30PM PDT

You're welcome!

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(NT) I agree with Mike.
by themrgarycole Jun 12, 2017 1:48AM PDT
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by msgreenpea1 Jun 19, 2017 6:51AM PDT

We use Google hangouts at work and I'd say I prefer it better than skype.

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There is a version of
by Jun 16, 2017 6:16AM PDT

Whatsapp for linux.

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Sounds great
by parijatrawat Jun 19, 2017 11:09PM PDT

Is that really true Whatsapp is available for Linux?

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by Kees_B Former Forum moderator Jun 20, 2017 12:27AM PDT
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See here
by orlbuckeye Jul 2, 2017 9:37AM PDT
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