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Skype for business alternative solution.

by | May 21, 2017 9:21 PM 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 9:44 PM 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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by stevey987 | May 21, 2017 11:00 PM 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 | June 11, 2017 11:30 PM PDT

You're welcome!

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(NT) I agree with Mike.
by themrgarycole | June 12, 2017 1:48 AM PDT
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by msgreenpea1 | June 19, 2017 6:51 AM 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 | June 16, 2017 6:16 AM PDT

Whatsapp for linux.

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by parijatrawat | June 19, 2017 11:09 PM PDT

Is that really true Whatsapp is available for Linux?

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by Kees_B Forum moderator | June 20, 2017 12:27 AM PDT
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See here
by orlbuckeye | July 2, 2017 9:37 AM PDT
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