The Alpha may be a bumpy ride, as the company warns that "Skype for Linux Alpha is not a fully functioning Skype client yet," but it really wanted fans to get to try it. No, Chromebooks can’t yet run Skype natively. This was an effort to bring Chrome OS to users who have been using Windows for years.
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Google is developing an Android runtime for Chrome OS and they have made certain Android Apps compatible with Chromebooks. We recently wrote two in-depth guides on how to install Chrome OS on PC and how to dual-boot Chrome OS and Windows 10 on a single machine. Chromebooks are meant to work on the web. Skype, Photoshop, or anything with an installer. It's a WebRTC version that avoids the needs for plugins, and also includes file-sharing and a whole bunch of emoticons. Install and Use the Skype Android App on your Chromebook: Another simple way to use Skype on your Chromebook is by installing the Skype Android App. The Chrome OS boots in about 8 seconds, according to Google, and sometimes faster in real-world tests. If you're on Linux, go here to download the latest Linux Alpha.