I use skype to talk to my parents, and it is pretty good. Sometimes I feel like they are close, especially when you full screen the video.
When it was my father's bday, I bought a cake, put some candles on it, and singed to him happy bday, in front of skype. I ate if of course, but they ate the cake my mom did for him at the same time.
I see my parents about 2-3 times a year, and something like skype (and maybe yahoo messenger), helps to fill the gap.
Who said that web 2.0 -ish apps are totally useless is wrong. They can actually change the world and make people's lives a little better.
Neat idea. I'd like to know more about the computers and software between camera and TV. It sounds like he's been able ot do better than I've done so far with linux boxes and Haupauge cards.
Yes. Totally amazing hack. The stuff I like to see here. (A few more tech details would be righteous but I'm sure the hackers here have ideas on how they could do the same thing.)
Nothing against Jacob Nelik, but ideally if your mother has nothing to live for but you, wouldn't it be more helpful to try to get her to develop some other friends/interests?
I see my parents about 2-3 times a year, and something like skype (and maybe yahoo messenger), helps to fill the gap.
Who said that web 2.0 -ish apps are totally useless is wrong. They can actually change the world and make people's lives a little better.