Skype and Intel today announced a joint effort to advance a “shared vision of establishing the personal computer as a central and reliable platform for voice and video calling over the Internet.” By offering an Intel-sponsored day of free global calling over Skype on Mother’s Day to U.S. and Canadian consumers, the two companies are encouraging users to take advantage of Internet communication via their PCs or laptops. With the “Gift of Gab,” U.S. and Canadian residents can use Skype to call anyone, anywhere in the world for free all day on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 13th). Participants in the “Gift of Gab” promotion who enjoy their trial of Skype’s Internet communications experience on Mother’s Day can sign up for significant savings of the Skype Unlimited Calling plan for US$29.95 for an entire year of calling to any landline or mobile phone in the U.S. or Canada.