Google Earth Launching For Free? Launches For Free
I heard a rumor that Google is about to officially release Google Earth, its standalone Windows application that combines satellite imagery with Google Local and Google Maps. Best of all, my source says it is going to be completely free. However, this is purely a rumor, and while the source is reputable, the source is not entirely sure. I will officially stake nothing on this rumor, but smugly reserve the right to claim credit if it proves true. Then again, we’ll know very soon enough.
UPDATE: Confirmed! Thank you, sir. I couldn’t have beaten that article by more than ten minutes, but I’ll take it.
UPDATE 2: So, now that we’ve got that out of the way, the details. Google Earth will be made available at earth.google.com shortly as a free download. In fact, its surprising it isn’t there already. The subscription fee is gone, but a $20 fee will get you Google Earth Plus with more features and even more money will buy even bigger versions of the program.
The program lets you do smooth sailing flybyes of the entire Earth. You can easily fly to any spot on the globe, by entering any associated data, like street addresses, place names or lat/long coordinates. There are overlays that put additional information on the map, like roads, international boundaries, terrain, 3D buildings, crime statistics, schools, stadiums, any number of interesting stuff.
You can do Local searches in the program, with icons on the map and a display on the side showing your results. You can leave notes, called “placemarks” all over the map, so you can remember where all sorts of places are. Searches and placemarks can be saved as bookmarks in “My Places”. Everything can be output in an XML format called KML, that will allow the vast popularity of Google Maps to continue in Earth. You can also email a JPEG of the map, or send a KMZ file if you know the recipient has Earth installed.
Google Earth Plus gives higher resolution images, GPS support, and more sophisticated annotation (like drawing on the map). Online help is available right here.
Screenshot mania!:
Here are Google Earth’s 3D buildings:
Major highways:
Place descriptions:
and search results:
Flying through directions:
Editing placemarks:
You can set the altitude of placemarks, that remains consistent throughout all views:
Local search:
The top-down view:
vs. the tilted view:
UPDATE 3: The download is available now. System requirements:
Minimum configuration:
- Operating system: Windows 2000, Windows XP
- CPU speed: Intel® Pentium® PIII 500 MHz
- System memory (RAM): 128MB
- 200MB hard-disk space
- 3D graphics card: 3D-capable video card with 16MB VRAM
- 1024×768, 32-bit true color screen
- Network speed: 128 kbps (”Broadband/Cable Internet”)
Recommended configuration:
- Operating system: Windows XP
- CPU speed: Intel® Pentium® P4 2.4GHz+ or AMD 2400xp+
- System memory (RAM): 512MB
- 2GB hard-disk space
- 3D graphics card: 3D-capable video card with 32MB VRAM or greater
- 1280×1024, 32-bit true color screen
- Network speed: 128 kbps (”Broadband/Cable Internet”)
I had to download, save, and add “.exe” to the end of the install file, but that’s probably because I’m doing all this as Google is uploading it. I’m sure they’ll fix it, but just be aware of the issue. Also, Googlers, fix the typo on this page (”Googsle Earth”) at the bottom.
Google has put together a Google Earth Sightseeing page with images of famous landmarks, and the KMZ files that will get you there.
UPDATE 4: Installed, and using it. Here are some screenshots (click to enlarge):
The Earth, baby!
The fair city of Manhattan
The Empire State Building, as viewed from overhead
The Empire State Building, as viewed from a tilt. That’s New Jersey in the distance.
The Empire State Building, as viewed in 3D
The streets of midtown Manhattan
UPDATE 5: Final update. I cannot contain how impressed I am with Google Earth. Absolutely, this is a great release. The feeling you get when you double-click on an area and the map glides over, falling into the Earth, with place names and street grids revealing themselves, is stunning and jaw-dropping
Sure, there are things that pissed me off, like it completely sucking at finding residential street addresses, that the satellite maps are one level too blurry to 100% identify any house, and that the road maps are harder to follow than those in Google Maps. All that went away, when Google Earth flew me into my neighborhood, and I started putting placemarks on my bedroom and on the homes of some of my friends. Then, I set up a tour of those locations, and marveled as I was, indeed, taken on an aerial tour of my ‘hood. All the while, street names fluttered in and out as necessary, and most of the stores on Main Street (yes, we have a Main Street in New York, or at least in Queens) had nice labels that appeared on some zoom levels.
Then I turned on the overlays. Now I know how many murders were in Queens in 2000 (187), the population (2229379) (even if the overlay icons were on top of each other, forcing me to shut one off to see the other), see all the pharmacies, gas stations, restuarants, libraries, parking lots, hospitals, banks, airports, fire stations, parks, stadiums, golf courses, churches, trains, movie rental stores, malls, bars, and highway exits in the area, and find out where my ZIP code congressional or school district ends.
Unbelievable. Amazing, absolutely amazing. You will be showing this off to your friends. I’m probably coming off as a little too excited, true, but I just genuinely enjoy using this product. Google did good with this one, and Keyhole did a great job. Bravo!
Nice article. I wonder where you got all the infos so fast
Comment by Thorsten | June 28, 2005
Thorsten, I can honestly say I am quite thrilled. I really lucked out this time.
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Very impressive piece of software, and nice walk-through, too - many thanks for the level of detail in describing how it works - now playing the buildings feature.
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The offering is indeed impressive. The servers seem super fast.
The google “local” data seems still sort of incomplete and random! Another thing they can improve on is the UI. Atleast the one with the free version is not “very” impressive!
Overall seems super and puts Microsofts efforts (in light of past Bill Gates demos and some “inside” video I saw online) to shame!!
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oh wow! amazing… love it, and yes, I might upgrade… too much fun right now playing
Comment by Anne Wayman | June 28, 2005
Windows only? Bleah!
Comment by s | June 28, 2005
I remember when Keyhole sold their program as a subscription-only, and as soon as Google bought it last November, I said to myself, “I just *know* they’re going to make it free soon.”. And what do you know? I waited, and here it is today! I can fly anywhere in the world, for free! Halleluia for Google!!
Comment by Logan Kriete | June 28, 2005
I’m holding out for the Linux version. Anyone have any info on the possibility or likelihood of that?
Comment by Dave Hershberger | June 28, 2005
“I heard a rumor that Google is about to officially release Google Earth, it’s standalone Windows application that combines satellite imagery with Google Local…”
Please, there should not be an aposhrophe in the it’s. It’s means “it is”.
Mike
Comment by Mike | June 28, 2005
Fixed, Mike. See, in the blogosphere, you don’t need to have an editor; they’ll come to you!
Comment by Nathan Weinberg | June 28, 2005
I’m super duper gay!
Comment by Adam Bien | June 28, 2005
I’ll take your word for it
Comment by Nathan Weinberg | June 28, 2005
Google Earth launches for free (for Windows)
looks pretty cool. $20 for *plus*. (via staticbeats)
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BTW, Google Earth Plus does not have higher resolution images. It has higher resolution printing. The databases and zoom levels are the same.
I know this because I’ve used both today. (Long story short, I bought a Keyhole license 3 days ago and got a refund when it went free. Very easy process, by the way. Check the help center. Google support rocks!)
Comment by Michael Akerman | June 28, 2005
Downloaded the free GE this morning. As I live in Finland, I was curious to see whether Helsinki was on the map. It was, but it was situated on top of another city, namely Turku. Some names of Helsinki’s suburbs were smack on the map along with names of places in the country. And wrongly spelled at that.
Didn’t have time to check out all features, as I’m leaving for work, but I’d love to see the Capital of Finland where it belongs and the names spelled correctly.
Have a nice day (morning/afternoon/night)!
Comment by Cisse | June 29, 2005
No detailed images, no real life data (weather) So it cant be used for either education or home use. And you are asking for $400. Insanity.
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Comment by Xan Von Theim | June 29, 2005
Were security problems uncovered like with Google Web Accelerator? If you go to the download page, it says they’ve temporarily suspended downloads of Google Earth.
Comment by Stu | June 29, 2005
What good is Google Earth if it is not available for MAC users as well?
Comment by D Schlouch | June 29, 2005
D: I’m not interested in starting a tired Mac Vs. PC arguement, and I understand that it is unfair to Mac users that they can’t use this software, but Google Earth does run on over 90% of computers, just not yours.
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Whole the world just for Windows users. The rest of us (Mac, Linux, e.t.c.), as usual, could enjoy our freedom to make right choice of OS.
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D Schlouch Says: “What good is Google Earth if it is not available for MAC users as well?”
Not to be a smartass, but that won’t affect how good it is for Windows users. It’s frustrating, but not a complete indicator of worth. I certainly hope that Google does support all other major OSs, but they are getting the biggest bang per programming buck by doing beta’s to Windows. It’s to be expected, really.
Remember, OS choice goes two ways, for vendors and for users. I personally would like every vender to support Linux. But, that ain’t gonna happen anytime soon. At least Google is basing things like Google Video off of existing GPL, and re-releasing the source.
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I have a site where you can download Google (kmz) location files.
There are already some interesting sites avaiable. It is basicly a Google (kmz) location file exchange centre if you like.
Enjoy the ride and let me know if you have an interesting location to see.
Cheers
Comment by OAVS | July 2, 2005
At at www.googleglobe.com you can add your own story and pictures and relate this to a location in Google Earth! Cool!
Comment by Erwin | July 5, 2005
I used that back when it was still Keyhole’s software. Pretty cool. I orientated myself with the Las Vegas street plan prior to going there to prevent getting lost in a drunken state. It served me well.
I’ve been in the Colosseum in Rome. Now that’s an amazing place. I’d love to go back in time and sit in a sell-out Colosseum watching navy battles or gladiators knock eachother out.
Comment by geoeffect | July 5, 2005
Wwaaaa! Poor babies! Google earth works only on windows! Ha ha! Mac sux! Ever see a linux spell check! Heeee!
Stop crying and get with the rest of the world on a real computer!
MICROSOFT RULES!
Comment by Phin | July 6, 2005
Go Phin! I agree! As a person that has developed software for Windows, Mac and Linux, developing for windows based systems is where it is at. Not only do you have over 90 percent of the computer market ready to use windows based software but the development tools, like Microsoft.NET (VB.NET and ASP.NET!) are amazing!
Yes you can try to develop software for the Mac and Linux but try to find a job with those skills. You will have a better time with windows programming skills!
Sorry mac and linux users! I know the truth hurts!
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Well written article. I agree with everything you said - it’s not a perfect app, but once you start flying around, it doesn’t matter because you are simply blown away by how cool it is. I’m trying to build a collection of cool places to visit, along with overlays and 3d buildings and such. Contribute if you want to - www.googleearthhacks.com
Comment by Mickey | July 7, 2005
This software is awesome! I’m collecting the best stuff I can find (placemarks, overlays, 3d buildings, etc) and putting them on my site. Check ‘em out - www.googleearthhacks.com
Comment by Mickey | July 7, 2005
There are some small towns in Ireland I would love to see.
Google maps show some parts of Ireland in hi-res photo, but only a few parts. Are the hi-res photos in Google Earth better than the photos from Google maps?
Comment by Sean | July 9, 2005
kerman
Comment by payman | July 10, 2005
funny map,I like it!but I can’t login it,report says:error code 26,why?
Comment by zhuhong78 | July 13, 2005
gostaria de obter estas imagens para arquivar.
Comment by carlos marques dos santos | July 15, 2005
manda isso para min mais axo q n vai da meu pc e uma bosta
Comment by danilo | July 16, 2005
i download the earth google 100 time but it didn’t run with no error appear, every requuirment are avaliable “the 3d card nvadia 6200 intel processsor 3G etc” and i’ve download the latest driver for the VGA but for worest it didn’t work
help me what to do?
Comment by serag | July 20, 2005
i like to look google earth
Comment by peter | July 21, 2005
Did you ever find out what to do about error 26, when all the firewalls are disabled. What about going through a router at home. Does that affect things?
Comment by Dan | July 22, 2005
Its really cool software. Most attracted thing was the Grand Canyon.
Fantastic…
Comment by Vishnu | July 22, 2005
Like i said, google is GOD !
Comment by koeaingdiandjingkeunsiah! | July 22, 2005
Cute to play around with for 30 minutes, but not very useful. They should put resources into doing something useful, like improving Google Maps search technology so that it can actually find addresses that are not perfectly specified. Mapquest, Mappoint, etc. can all do it - why can’t Google?? (it is especially ironic given that Google’s primary product is a search engine!)
Comment by MLA | July 22, 2005
It is a delightful program….great for sharing sites of interest with friends and very educational. I love it!
Comment by Karen | July 23, 2005
please leave me a copy for my home used
Comment by Aitor | July 27, 2005
hello
haven’t checked it out yet but my mums brother said it’s realy good
Comment by Sarah | July 29, 2005
Google Earth is a great program, as seen on my neighbours PC. I tried downloading but with only dial-up it doesn’t work. If you have a workaround this problem please let me know.
Comment by Tony Bullock | August 2, 2005
Rodan and Phin, you’re a bunch of nitwits. Just because it’s got the highest penetration doesn’t mean sth. as important as Google Earth should only be available for Windows users. It’s perfectly possible to write apps in a platform independent manner, so everyone can enjoy. Why Google should not do that is beyond me. Especially scientific work is frequently done on *Nix workstations.
BTW: Phin: you’re the BIGGEST nitwit of all. If you don’t even know there are very professional spell checkers for Linux, you haven’t got a clue. And your statement ‘MicroSoft rules’ sort of sounds like a cheer for a Lada, when you lived in Russia 20 years ago and didn’t even know others existed. Don’t pretend to be an expert when you sound like a frustrated gamer who’s only purpose in life is to run the latest (probably illegal) 3D game on his windows box with surround sound, flashy LEDs, modded case and what more. Get a life!
Comment by Carl | August 5, 2005
salam
Comment by hosseim | August 6, 2005
“MICROSOFT RULES”??? how pathetic! I was a PC user for many many years and just recently switched to Mac..and boy, what a difference it is..anyone who critisizes Mac, it is simply becouse they have not tested THE MOST ADVANCE AND RELIABLE OS IN THE WORLD!! period! Windows is and always will be an unstable OS. You PC users are nerds, while Mac’s are GEEKS… quite a difference there pal. Advice: go into an Apple store and just feel it in the air…. aaaaw. you smell QUALITY!
Comment by iTomi | August 6, 2005
google earth is very good program
Comment by jj | August 6, 2005
this is a program needed for each of the site viewers..just have fun ..dont miss oppurtunities ..a student like me enjoys this more…its TRUE..TRY IT!!!
Comment by gowtham | August 7, 2005
All I get when I try to download is 403 forbidden.
Comment by Philhoward | August 7, 2005
When I use Google Earth - what is the download rate. I assume that as I browse it downlaods more data to my computer. Is this right. And if so, am I downloading massive amounts of data.
Comment by Alan Davidson | August 8, 2005
i can’t believe why Mac users don’t have the opportunity to have google earth, i’ve got a mini mac, it’s the biggest thing in the world, since i have it i can’t even look a PC…but, like we always do, we have to wait they make a version for us…but one day they’ll know this great system is the future : )
Comment by vanesa from argentina | August 9, 2005
This is really wonder; This software is very useful to everyone especially student; and free of cost……Thank Q
Comment by Balu | August 11, 2005
hai
Comment by basem | August 11, 2005
how are you
Comment by ayad | August 13, 2005
I would like to recieve satellite images from your web site.
Comment by Taherzadeh Mohammad H. | August 15, 2005
i like this softwear it is finetastic ,so i record my thanks to all who make this technology provided for every one.
Comment by bassil taha saied | August 16, 2005
I want to use thid sofwear
Comment by Md.Mizanul karim | August 17, 2005
home
Comment by Luc Monfette | August 17, 2005
I like it
Comment by Luc Monfette | August 17, 2005
I would like to recieve the satellite images from your web site
Comment by Luc Monfette | August 17, 2005
I too have recently switched to a Mac. Windows is history for me. I was sick and tired of hearing Bill Gates promise new OS’s with more stability and power etc. MAC OSX just blows it out of the water, hands down. I used to bash macs even though I had never used one, but not anymore.
Comment by Stephen | August 18, 2005
wie ladet man google earch runter
Comment by ste | August 19, 2005
bulgaria_harmanlli
Comment by huseyın yaman | August 20, 2005
necesito el google erch
Comment by willy | August 21, 2005
You are so juvenile to say Mac sux. Grab yourself by the ears and pull your head out of your nether regions. I had to be dragged kicking and screaming into the world of Apple, but I will NEVER go back to an MS existence. MS is the pits. I use a new HP at the dayjob, running XP Pro. I am using a new iMac now and it is so much more of what a computer shpould be. GE should be a Widget in Tiger. Oh, I’m sorry. I forgot. Tiger today is what Windows aspires to be someday.
A computer without Windows is like a chocolate cake without horseradish!
Comment by cheese | August 22, 2005
egypt
Comment by salma | August 22, 2005
bursa turkey
Comment by halit | August 22, 2005
para poder mirar el mundo
Comment by cafa | August 23, 2005
There are quite cool websites for google earth out now.
Have you seen the site linked above allready? You can upload the placemarks directly without taking a screenshot and so on.
Comment by mintdriver | August 24, 2005
I HAVE LITTLE KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS. I DOWNLOADED IT. NOW WHERE IS IT AND HOW DO I INSTALL IT. PLEASE, I NEED SOME HELP HERE. OK! ALAN
Comment by ALAN F COMBS | August 25, 2005
I have downloaded it.Now,how do I install it.please I need some help.
Nail YILMAZ
Comment by Nail YILMAZ | August 25, 2005
useder
Comment by sun | August 25, 2005
mac is so much better. i know. im runnin os 9.2 on my old g3 and the graphics and tech blah blahs are probably still better than the newest “original” MS OS.
Comment by mac dude | August 28, 2005
Downloaded without problems. It’s very good in parts, but I sincerely hope that for the next version they get hold of a decent atlas and check out the place names and boundaries. Most of the Adriatic (eg Croatia) and South Africa has place names that are quite ludicrous. I can understand that some of the images may be quite old but there is no excuse for completeley inaccurate place names.
Comment by Hans Bargholz | August 30, 2005
cant wait till another virsion comes out. if there is one???
Comment by lil 13 yo | August 30, 2005
What`s up whit the server, I can`t conected.
Alguien que me pueda expicar por que no me puedo conectar al servidor.
Comment by Quique | August 31, 2005
Alguen sabe del Error c00a0194, no me puedo conectar al server.
Comment by Jose | August 31, 2005
Alguien sabe del Error c00a0194, no me puedo conectar al server.
Comment by Jose | August 31, 2005
nbvc
Comment by adf | September 1, 2005
Dear sir,
Pls let me know how to get google earth and clear picture. Is there any payment required? if so pls give me full details and the system requirement.
rgds/ Mohd al sharif
Comment by MOHD AL SHARIF | September 3, 2005
Amazing product from Google. Absolutly great ! I’m very eager to try Google Earh pro. I luv u Google !
Comment by Sameep | September 4, 2005
Please let me know how long I must wait for the Google earth application for macintosh.
waiting, waiting and waiting it makes me crazy …
rgds Willi
Comment by Willi | September 10, 2005
It’s wonderful Application
Comment by Mazin Barri | September 11, 2005
iformation
Comment by guillaume | September 11, 2005
This is great!!
Comment by F Battle | September 12, 2005
nice website
Comment by Mo. Anwar MO. Bashir | September 15, 2005
Mac’s waiting.
Comment by etienne | September 17, 2005
i want to live earth google
Comment by abdullah | September 18, 2005
yes, Macs still waiting…
Greedings from Germany…
Comment by act | September 19, 2005
Dr Mr I want to complain about the less attention given to the macintosh version of the program. I think it is a very innovative and clever proposal but you should give this possibility also to the mac users. I hope this short complain could be useful in the very next future. thank you
Comment by sara | September 21, 2005
i like this wanderful program
Comment by usama toma | September 23, 2005
I am appalled that Googlehas not been able to offer its services to the Macintosh community.
I also find it strange that such a company as Google with very good technical expertise is so narrow minded not to produce material at the same time for all platforms.
Comment by Dr P | September 23, 2005
salut toi?
Comment by zouhir | September 24, 2005
Hey,
I’m used to work on both, XP and Mac OS10. But working on the Mac doesn’t feel like working at all. Zo simpel is het…
Comment by stef | September 27, 2005
BTW I’ve got really hooked on Earth Google. Maybe the only way to feel free on a PC… Terrific program. I wonder if we can submit Hi-res pictures ourselves. The site of my town (Gent, Belgium) has a good one and the one on EG is very blurry. Any ideas someone out there how we can fix this??
Comment by stef | September 27, 2005
it is very important to see google earth in any times thanks… google
Comment by mohamed mabruk | October 1, 2005
Another Mac User is still waiting…..
Comment by Bukephalos | October 3, 2005
its a excellent job by google earth team hearty congragulations to each and every single memeber of the team who has taken so much of pain in doing this job
rgds
vijayalakshmi jagadeesh
rajajinagar,Bangalore, karnatka, india
Comment by vijayalakshmi jagadeesh | October 6, 2005
This is a excellent site for who seek the world while sitting in a room.And also for who want to know about the one and only livng Planet
Comment by shekhar | October 8, 2005
quero um desses
Comment by marcelo | October 13, 2005
Please Google, please make Google Earth available for Mac soon!
Please!
Comment by floris | October 15, 2005
This is a wonderfull rsearching engine which provides many geographical data
Comment by med benjara | October 17, 2005
I need this to be released for Mac, because, obviously, Macs are superior.
Comment by Ethan Robinson | October 19, 2005
“funny map,I like it!but I can’t login it,report says:error code 26,why?”
“I download the earth google 100 time but it didn’t run with no error appear, every requuirment are avaliable “the 3d card nvadia 6200 intel processsor 3G etc”
Obviously superior, Windoze, eh??
Comment by Shinybeast | October 21, 2005
Iwant lern more ples
Comment by hussain | October 23, 2005
can i see the earth.google.com to be reach
can i download
Comment by vicky chauhan | October 24, 2005
It need a Mac version to really enjoy google Earth.
AS SOON AS POSSIBLEEEEE!!!!!
Comment by SPAWN | October 24, 2005
they’ll soon release a mac version. and i’m sure it will work even better on apple system. they’re to release it before the end of the year, so, just be patient…
Comment by kali | October 26, 2005
hi
Comment by ahmad | October 26, 2005
dear sirs
i wouild like to get a version that show more clear of google earth ,,, and thanks to send me the good link for that
alawneh mohammad from jordan
Comment by mohammad | October 26, 2005
Google Earth unleashed
Google has released its long-anticipated geographic search tool, a new application that combines local search with satellite images and maps from around the globe, shortly after integrated worldwide sattelite view in its Google Maps.
Google Earth is a st
Trackback by Daniel Neamu Weblog | October 27, 2005
download me google earth pro for fee now
Comment by ashraf altahat | October 27, 2005
if you want google earth for mac, just download “virtual PC for mac” from limewire. Limewire can be downloaded from www.limewire.com.
Comment by google earth mac | October 28, 2005
Well, if you want GE pro for Linux, just fire up your favorite Overnet client, download winex and GE pro, and run it…
So doing, you will just have thrown grit in Google’s soup, a just back-payment for using so many resources from the Linux community, and giving so little in return. And on the way, in the soup of the morons that insist on software being sold, as if you could sell something that can be duplicated at no cost.
Next time, check whether the air you breathe is free…
Comment by zeslany | November 5, 2005
Is there anywhere besides limwire i can find it this “virtual PC for mac”? limewire and i dont get along. I’m just a simple mac user who wants to be able to see any location on earth. is that really so much to ask?
Comment by keeivo | November 9, 2005
Keeivo, the best way to get Virtual PC is to buy it. In a store. Where they sell it.
Comment by Nathan Weinberg | November 9, 2005
this is cool
Comment by justino | November 12, 2005
tyt
Comment by ngro | November 13, 2005
I found google earth, it isa very good and very very beautiful and it is free !!!!!!!
Comment by ramy galal | November 13, 2005
this site is wicked but the olny thing i have not learned how to sign on the thing were you can see your house and that type of stuff plzz can someone helps mez plzz thanx for this wicked site though its prettyful
Comment by kaitlyn aka brians babygirl | November 14, 2005
You have a google earth? I have this program but he don’t work why
Comment by barek from poland | November 15, 2005
Mac rules and Google is stupid! They’ll be broke soon anyway, once everyone with an iPod buys their next computer. I look at so much porn on my mac, NO VIRUSES!
Comment by MacMan | November 18, 2005
i like this website !!!
Comment by guillet | November 20, 2005
i want earth google
Comment by mhran | November 23, 2005
Here’s a heads up for the nitwits who are living in their own little insulated Windows only world - Do you use Google ? Google use RedHat Linux. Do you have a PS2 or wan’t a PS3 ? Yep, thats Linux too. Did you watch Star Wars Episode 3 ? Or War Of The Worlds ? Special effects courtesy of ILM (Industrial Light & Magic). Yep, you guessed it ILM use Linux - and Maya. There’s much more of Linux that you indirectly interact with on a daily basis wether you know it or not. No, you might be thinking, “so what” - the point of this is to illustrate that there is a world beyond the world of your own virus infested Windows desktop. There is a world of Mac users, a world of Linux users, and a world where people actually get work done, who actually create things alot more interesting than anything Microsoft has ever done. And for the guy who thinks developing for Windows is where its at - thats not where all the job vacancies are, at least not here in Australia.
Comment by Jeremy | November 23, 2005
HI
i want the information about the google earth because whos pathe is used for the clear getting the informaiton and if any body understand the path in google earth for the clear images searching send me on my mail address wrmju5@hotmail.com
bye
Comment by majid h shah | November 24, 2005
HI
Comment by mustafa | November 24, 2005
i love google.
Comment by yehosef | November 24, 2005
yoy are good!
Comment by yehosef | November 24, 2005
oke harika derim ben buna
Comment by cemal | November 26, 2005
Hello Everyone. Programme looks great, but will it work on WIN98 and my sgeing graphic card. Godfrey.
Comment by godfrey down | November 29, 2005
I like google earth because you can see other places that you can’t see
Comment by KarenD. | November 29, 2005
I like google earth because I can see my country(Cambodia) from the space even it is not really clear. But could u make it more clear like another coutry ? Thanks so mcuh !
Sincerelly !
Comment by Pov | December 1, 2005
google earth is just an amazing way to see us from space. I show the tool to a 70 years uncle and he couldn´t believe what he saw!!
Comment by pablo | December 6, 2005
i like google earth ,but i could not see india like other country.when it is possible.
Comment by subbarayavamsi | December 9, 2005
mac version found
Comment by finder | December 9, 2005
Why can’t windows 98 download Google earth because i really need it for a science pject at my school bad!!!!!!!!!
Comment by mika | December 10, 2005
they shuld really make google earth availible for mac coz P.Cs suck. I mean i dont want to be vulgar or anything but theres a good reason why microsoft is nicknamed microshit. I mean the stupid system just keeps crashing (thats the reason why control+alt+delete exists). anyways to get to the point MACs RULE, PC SUCKS AND THEY SHOULD MAKE GOOGLE EARTH FOR MAC.
Comment by juicebox | December 13, 2005
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like to try.
Comment by T.N.Li | December 16, 2005
google earth indirmek istiyom
Comment by merve | December 17, 2005
like to download if it wern’t $400
Comment by buckaroos | December 18, 2005
oh no ! what a google earth. good job and nothing knowing abot any map of the world .only google earth is the BEST.THANKS TO MY GOOGLE…
Comment by DILIP & MITALI DESAI | December 20, 2005
Google has become Oxygen for peoples who have no time other than their work. It was a nice experience when i opened the website Google Earth very first time.Thanks a lot …If you add each and every place on the earth with some more informations it would be great and add more feathers to your wing.With the best compliments……….
Comment by Vikram Khamparia | December 24, 2005
i need earth google program
Comment by mohamed | December 28, 2005
me encanta conoser todo el mundo
Comment by manuel avalos | January 1, 2006
# Phin Says:
> Wwaaaa! Poor babies! Google earth works only on windows!
Yeah, it does kinda’ suk. But hey, that’s why they wrote wine.
> Ha ha! Mac sux! Ever see a linux spell check! Heeee!
spell, ispell, aspell to mention a few. Don’t use ‘em much, however. I learned to spell when I was about 12. Mostly I use my computer for computing. Tried to do it that a Windows box once, but quickly realized everything was missing. Had to return it to Toys ‘R Us.
> Stop crying and get with the rest of the world on a real computer!
Got one. It runs Suse 10.0 .
> MICROSOFT RULES!
Rules what? Insignificant small-minded midget brains? What’s it like?
Comment by Noncausal | January 3, 2006
dears google Earth
Comment by gaadaa | January 8, 2006
dears google Erth compare the view
for example
saudi arabia min elevation view is 5000ft kingdom of bahrain min elv view is 800>700ft
this is my comment & looking for word for your reply
thanks
Comment by gaadaa | January 8, 2006
thank you
Comment by serkan | January 9, 2006
shamallllll sindy
Comment by Shamal Zaxoli | January 17, 2006
kurdistan of iraq i love kurdistan downlaod google erth kurdistan
Comment by Shamal Zaxoli | January 17, 2006
why can t we download google earth on windows 98.I need google earth on my windows 98.I request google to make this prog.available on windows 98.pleaseeeeeeeeeee
Comment by nikhil rawat | January 20, 2006
“Breathtaking”
Hello from Ireland
Comment by Margaret Zita Coughlan | January 28, 2006
l love Google Earth, so too do my family.
l got my mum a computer and she’s got Google Earth now also, she spends days looking at the world from her house..
It is just a great shame to find that as l live in a remote area in Australia, our town is just a total blur, and the surrounding 600 miles, We hope to see some updates again one day, that will show us our town,
Eromanga Queensland Australia.
lat S 26.402 17
lat E 143.16 08
roughly…
The coverage of the US is great, just a shame l don’t live there!
Comment by Romana | February 4, 2006
just for a test!
Comment by xuzemin | February 7, 2006
I’d say this is a program to intrigue the visionary into the realm of action. The quest in dreaming or doing the imposssible doesn’t seem quite as unattainable anymore.
Comment by Chele | February 9, 2006
how come my area where I live is so blurry? its all green and u kant see detail
Comment by gooble | February 11, 2006
I’m a chinese and my Enghish is just so so.
So I want ask for a soft in chinese!
Some city I can’t see Why ????
plese tell me how to do it!
Thank you!
Comment by have a look | February 12, 2006
For those who want google earth for windows 98 .Log on to local.google.com , you will see a map, click on satellite and thats google earth.it works irrespective of your OS
Comment by Vivek | February 13, 2006
maps
Comment by ali | February 16, 2006
Ecuador
Comment by Pablo Pino | February 22, 2006
Google earth sucks balls and so do all of you.
Comment by cockn'balls | February 22, 2006
Though the google earth is wonderfel and easy for people to find a place where he wanted , there also exsit many problem.many sites on the map should be considered.I really want the system would be compeletly finished.
thank you !
Comment by HUYAN | February 23, 2006
I see the mac-heads have stopped complaining - they must be too busy Googling earth on the mac version!
http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html
Anyway, there’s no doubt that a linux version is in the works - it’s practically inevitable. It’s just going to take some time porting over all of the win32 crap from keyhole. Since the mac version’s available (and OS X is really just BSD under the hood), it won’t be long before I can google the globe w/o having to reboot into XP.
Excellent program - hat’s off to google for making it freely available.
cr33
Comment by cr33zus | February 25, 2006
Collection of 1000 file kmz for google earth of the best interesting place in the world. Preview, image and photo from satellite. Fly to. Tutorials.
GOOGLE EARTH
Comment by Sandro | March 4, 2006
hello! I am roger
Comment by roger chen | March 8, 2006
very good!
Comment by luke | March 9, 2006
i love you
Comment by Tracy | March 11, 2006
WHAT A COOL SOFTWARE!!!
I LOVE IT !!!
Comment by DAR WONG | March 11, 2006
it is great
Comment by tobias | March 28, 2006
it’s very good.
Comment by joshua | March 28, 2006
Ihave a question .Can I see a car accident, if that was two days or more?.
Is that posible?…Have you some kind of record ?>..
If not , I think that’s a good goal for the future ; to be precisly about who’s fool is .(car accident, or stolen car).
Comment by edith | March 31, 2006
no
Comment by Stanford hook | March 31, 2006
dehow
Comment by dehow | April 3, 2006
want a google earth software installed in our computer…
Comment by Andre B. Atega | April 3, 2006
google earth software is amazing thing !
Ah, I think so.
Great, I find my hometown!
Comment by rita | April 7, 2006
tank you
Comment by ramin | April 12, 2006
It is wonderful to have a program that you can see your home or another interesting places,thanks.
Comment by carlos erdociain | April 12, 2006
very goog idea
Comment by jaouad | April 21, 2006
i think it is good ,and thanks .
but it should be open to more countries.
I am Chinese,my English isn’t good
,thank you for giving me a stage to
speak
Comment by will smith | April 30, 2006
i am downloading it now, i expect it will work on my new amd 64 athlon, the only problem is that i have a very slow dial up connection (31.2) never moves from that, really irrating, exspecialy when im tryin to play online games like runescape.
Comment by anonymous | May 15, 2006
i like it !!!
Comment by pangkui258 | May 17, 2006
its cool but its not that interesting
Comment by katherine deleon | May 18, 2006
it sucks bitch
Comment by katherine deleon | May 18, 2006
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Comment by anidza deleon | May 18, 2006
good interesting
Comment by mark a peres | May 19, 2006
google earth is very realistic and great
Comment by mark a peres | May 19, 2006
just tried the new google maps on mobile phone. it’s free and absolutely amazing!!
Comment by chm | May 19, 2006
i like it very much,because it so intresting,it is a good map,i ama chinese boy, my name is laiyufeng,
Comment by laiyufeng | May 19, 2006
i like it
Comment by zahzoh | May 24, 2006
amazing freebie. does subcription e.g. $20 get u a resolution below 100ft?
Comment by eddie | June 9, 2006
Wow, This software is very very good, this is a great tools for me and my team, because is necesary in us job. Bravo google.
Comment by Julio Santana | June 20, 2006
how can i download it?
Comment by dream | July 4, 2006
PLEASE RELEASE A VERSION OF GOOGLE EARTH FOR WIN98 USERS.
Comment by VISHAL GANDHI | August 11, 2006
Please release version for Win98.
Comment by Makarand Apte | September 2, 2006
sir
I need a fullversion of Googleearth software , kindly send as early as possible
thanking you
kannamirtham
Comment by kannamirtham | September 2, 2006
i am agree
Comment by vanraj chavada | September 7, 2006
Google Earth, its standalone Windows application
Comment by vanraj chavada | September 7, 2006
Please launch a free version of google earth as same as google earth for windows XP for win98 user`s please
Comment by Shofiqul Bari | October 2, 2006
how the google earth will work
Comment by raviteja | October 6, 2006
i neew free copy of GOOGLEEARTH . IS THERE IS ANY PROBLEM WITH NARROBAND? WHATEVER U SEND ME THE SOFT!
Comment by san de punk | October 24, 2006
Google Earth download
Comment by vanraj chavada | October 28, 2006
i love google earth
Comment by Maya | November 4, 2006
[…] It may not be original to mention some technical achivement on the part of those fine folks at Google, but my jaw almost dropped today as I began playing around the free Google Earth. Reviews and screenshots here and here. Flying from one zoomed-in location to another is quite breathtaking, particularly considering the amount of information being cleverly and transparently managed to bring you the experience. […]
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Excellent job Google… Keep it up!…
Comment by Jojo d'Saint | November 30, 2006
i would love to get google earth but i cant because im on 98se
Comment by john mckendrick | December 3, 2006
google earth is one in one.
Comment by subhasis adhikari | December 17, 2006
it is lovely
Comment by subhasis adhikari | December 17, 2006
i m loving it
Comment by subhasis adhikari | December 17, 2006
Google needs to launch a few image satellites of thier own to cover every square inch of the globe in high resolution, really sucks when you venture outside the dark squares and rectangles only to view blurr and wot not. But I must say what little is covered is very nice, good job google hope you guys will always continue the free version.
Comment by Struct_Dj | January 6, 2007
Please launch a free version of google earth as same as google earth for windows XP for WINDOWS 98 USER`S please.
From Paris, France.
I love Google !
Comment by Olivier Dortu | January 19, 2007
I HAVE SEEN GOOGLE EARTH IN MY FRIENDS HOUSE BUT I HAVE WINDOWS 98 SO I CANT SEE IT SO PLEASE I REQUEST GOOFLE TO MAKE IT FOR WINDOWS 98 TOO.IT WILL BE A GREAT DEAL FOR ME.THANKS
Comment by WARDOGG | February 14, 2007
i like google earth very much
Comment by akash | March 24, 2007
today i am going to win a gold medal in my school
Comment by akash | March 24, 2007
i don’t have mony to by google earth i just need to ues google earth for 1 houre iam from iraq i want to find my home
Comment by bob | June 8, 2007
I am very confused about the “Free” version of Google Earth.
When I did a quite a lot of wed information by using Google Earth (free version) and pass around within the company users, the ID specialist telling me that install Google Earth (free) is not allowed at company pc. – it is because Google only allow free for personal. http://earth.google.com/
I am exhausted to finding the answer form Google or anywhere.
Comment by kc | July 25, 2007
I like to see all mapp
Comment by tony | July 28, 2007
Hi,
We just got onto Google Earth, we hate it since it makes our computer really slow and the same aerial maps are on another site that is not problematic. Please tell us how to get off thist site/program.
Thankyou
Larry Fisher
Comment by Larry Fisher | August 2, 2007
Nice
Comment by NABiL | August 10, 2007
it wont let me donload google earth??????
it says it is done but it is never there?????
Comment by ashley | August 30, 2007
who i can instlle googel earth with win 98
Comment by Soliman | November 5, 2007
i have had google earth on my pc for a number of years and there are no free updates from 2005 …to 2009 ?
Comment by k g mason | November 21, 2009