TITLE

Fathering From Afar

AUTHOR(S)
Lothstein, Jessica
PUB. DATE
June 2006
SOURCE
Best Life;Jun2006, Vol. 3 Issue 5, p36
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The article discusses family-friendly communications systems. New computers with superfast processors are finally heralding the age of videoconferencing. Instant messaging is fast and convenient, and two-thirds of teenagers prefer it to e-mall. Benefits include zero lag time and a buddy list of your family members to let you know who's online and who's not.
ACCESSION #
21036405

Tags: TELECOMMUNICATION systems;  COMPUTERS;  VIDEOCONFERENCING;  INSTANT messaging;  E-mail

 

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