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And I thought google maps was cool

2005-06-29, 9:13 AM #1

FCTuner04

Doesn't Match

Posts: 622

http://earth.google.com/

It's similar to Google Maps... but this covers the entire world...

There's a free version
A plus version - 20 dollars
A pro version - 400 dollars
And an enterprise version - saw no price

The pro version has a 7-day trial...

From what I can see though, they aren't leting people download it right now... at least not the plus or free version, but I was able to get the pro version to download.

The pro version does require you to register a user name and password though... not sure if the others do.

2005-06-29, 9:32 AM #2

Ewoklover

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Posts: 1,398

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We appreciate your interest in accessing 3D geospatial information, but due to the technical limitations of this beta launch, Google Earth has been forced to take a brief breather. Please check back with us soon.

Can't view right now.

but it looks very cool

(OMQ, 2015 is coming true!)

I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.

2005-06-29, 9:39 AM #3

Dominik

An Idiot (or so he says)

Posts: 971

Quote:

Welcome, frustrated would-be planet surfer.

Heh.
Looks very neat though.

Skateboarding is not a crime.

2005-06-29, 10:29 AM #4

drizzt2k2

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Posts: 3,124

This has been around for about 3 years. The original program was called Earthviewer.

America, home of the free gift with purchase.

2005-06-29, 10:39 AM #5

DSettahr

to wound the autumnal city.

Posts: 5,313

I downloaded it a few days ago. It's basically an updated version of Keyhole.

2005-06-29, 12:18 PM #6

Obi_Kwiet

It's Stuart, Martha Stuart

Posts: 7,943

Texture those buildings!

2005-06-29, 1:15 PM #7

Duo Maxwell

Grave Robber, Thread Killer

Posts: 686

Skynet!!!!

2005-06-29, 3:03 PM #8

The MAZZTer

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Posts: 6,095

Haha, I downloaded it yesterday.

It's cool. The Grand Canyon is in full 3D. Now I can be a tourist from my chair!

Major cities have buildings in 3D too, although they're just 6-12 polies with no textures.

Screenshots are in order, 1 sec...

http://images.mzzt.net/earth.google.com/?view=thumbnails

[Edit: I deleted my installer, sorry.

To answer whatshisname's question, the normal version of Google Earth needs no info. Just install and run.]

2005-06-29, 3:05 PM #9

I am the Stig

Posts: 10,922

Does anyone have the installer still?

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2005-06-29, 10:27 PM #10

Hideki

Registered User

Posts: 611

I save you people who still want it.

http://desktop.google.com/download/earth/GoogleEarth.exe

The link is down, but not the actual file.
Well, get it before google take that down too...

It's pretty neat, on the other hand, it's slow, so quite annoying sometimes. But you can get image of no maps sold on shops have.

2005-06-29, 11:04 PM #11

zanardi

Dictator for Life

Posts: 6,408

Quote:

Originally posted by DSettahr
I downloaded it a few days ago. It's basically an updated version of Keyhole.

I found keyhole a couple months ago.. cool program.

"Nulla tenaci invia est via"

2005-06-30, 1:24 AM #12

Pagewizard_YKS

Redeemed Scoundrel

Posts: 5,971

This is so awesome. I was able to find my house within minutes.