Have any of you guys downloaded google earth yet? If not, you can do it by going on the official site : http://earth.google.com

now, my reviews of this prog, is that it is wonderful, really good mapping, can really be usefull when needed, but OMFG this thing is scary, I mean to see ur house like that in 3D, even to see ur pool in the map doesn't that scare u all? especially after seeing the Googlezon EPIC video ??

Anyways, i think its a great piece of software, and it's free, so i suggest u guys to download it

I hope you'll enjoy it

Lp15

* Pr0xY uses the "I'm feeling Lucky" link. 

I hope it works on my laptop. 

looks kewl im gunna download it now!

but while im downloading it has an unknown file size but whatever.

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Originally posted by Pr0xY
* Pr0xY uses the "I'm feeling Lucky" link. 


I hope it works on my laptop.

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Originally posted by MR_5_MR
looks kewl im gunna download it now!

but while im downloading it has an unknown file size but whatever.

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ya thats a kewl program but u cant really see ur house the satelite wont zoom in that far but u can see ur street ok

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Originally posted by MR_5_MR
ya thats a kewl program but u cant really see ur house the satelite wont zoom in that far but u can see ur street ok

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i kinda found about it when i went to goole maps and click on satellite view really cool to see images that way. installing!!!
here is my house (LQ)
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=509+short+st.+farib...0.063343&t=k&hl=en

o well mine wont work that good but prolly b/c i wasnt using the directX one version it comes with.

hey why dont we star giving locations of where we live? so we know where some of us are located
509 short st. faribault, mn

ok well since i cant see my house can some one look up my address and upload a screen shot of it on here? 638 South Rivershire Conroe, TX

and here is a pic of how close i can get b4 it starts to get all pixely

Damn i wanted to see a few things but ...

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Originally posted by google eath's system req
Network speed: 128 kbps ("Broadband/Cable Internet")
3D graphics card: 3D-capable video card with 16MB VRAM

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wtf, this is nothing new and this is just a plain ripoff of Keyhole's EarthViewer.... O.O

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EDIT: well what d'ya know:

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Originally posted by CookieRevised
wtf, this is nothing new and this is just a plain ripoff of Keyhole's EarthViewer.... O.O

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Keyhole used to show my house clearly, Earth Viewer doesn't, you can see the area, just not the house anymore.

is this really any better than worldwind. mabye th interface is better but in many places i seem to get higher quality in worldwind than in this but i guess you can all try it out an see for yourselfs

hm it says Beta Temporarily Closed so i can't download it

anyone have a mirror?

actually i found a mirror at download.com so here is ithttp://www.download.com/Google-Earth/3000-2054_...5.html?tag=lst-0-1

and i tested it and the download diologue box appears

I can see it?

Cookie, it is keyhole, but it has got a few extra features, like downloading business listings and searching them all from within the program.

If you look at some of the stuff they have in their labs, you can really see where they are taking google, it is going to become a very very useful hub of information.

I think that pretty soon, they will combine all their services into one system, that can be accessed from loads of different areas.

For example, if you are using their "Hello" messenger system, and you say to your friend "did you watch Desperate Housewives yesterday", Hello will reocognise that, and then turn Desperate Housewives which will provide information about the TV show from google TV, including when the program is going to be repeated etc...

haha why cant you see any of canada or other countries besides the usa?

what a rip off atleast i didnt pay for it

edit: oh, i just got it to work...
i hope i can find my house

hmm for showing where people is it isn't exactly great... my hous is a big patch of green on google earth but luckily streetmap.co.uk have some reasonable aerial photos so i can show you my house

that worldwind file i freaking huge 180 mbs! downloadin right now 90% complete ill se hoe it is

It isn't allowing me to download it, it says it's taking a "breather" or something... ...

I'll try in 20 minutes, it looks pretty cool actually .

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Originally posted by traxor
It isn't allowing me to download it, it says it's taking a "breather" or something... ...

I'll try in 20 minutes, it looks pretty cool actually .

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WorldWind is huge yes, and i dont think its anything special lol

Google is good though, although some areas on it are not very impressive other than patches of green stuff

i think that this program is awesome!!!
i can see my house!!!

the uk needs better aerial pics

aw shitte!!. i cant use it because i dont have OpenGL and by switching to DirectX mode didnt help either .. argh i fuckin hate this computer!!

* SikStyles uninstalls Earth Google

why cant i see my house its just a whol;e bunch of blur like in the pic i attached yesterday...can anyone else get it to work for my house? i posted my address earlier so if someone can get a good pic of it using google earth post the pic and tell me thanks.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=638+South+Rivershir...0.060013&t=k&hl=en

The pics are the same for everyone. They are satelite photo's and not every square inch in the world has been covered (or will be covered) in great detail.

If you want better resolution, your best shot is to turn to other sources (eg: local companies who take aereal shots from planes).

well i meant some ppl said they could see their house and i cant but o well it isnt a big deal

Yeah it highly depends on the location you search for. The USA is of course the most tracked and detailed so are important places and buildings.

Satelites, which take these pictures, don't fly everywhere over the world and taking hires pictures like that cost a whole lot of resources and money, thus if they fly over "not important" parts they are mainly used for goverment purposes and not for "leisure" projects like this...

What you can try instead for example are the aereal maps you can find on http://www12.mappy.com/ (europe) or other street mappers.

eg: For me (Belgium), in Google EarthViewer, the nearest big city isn't even properly visible, let alone my own town, street or house. But when I turn to a local company which takes photo's using planes, you can get something like this (it's part of my town).

crap.. no downloads...

"Google Earth downloads temporarily delayed"

Is Google Satellite any indication of what I will be able to see in Google Earth?

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Originally posted by MR_5_MR
why cant i see my house its just a whol;e bunch of blur like in the pic i attached yesterday...can anyone else get it to work for my house? i posted my address earlier so if someone can get a good pic of it using google earth post the pic and tell me thanks.

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Originally posted by paperless
crap.. no downloads...

"Google Earth downloads temporarily delayed"

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Originally posted by rav0
Is Google Satellite any indication of what I will be able to see in Google Earth?

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Hmm seems cool i'll download it now and edit my post.

seen this on slashdot 2 days ago and got it, i like it its better then google maps cause the tilt and im glad they made it free unlike keyhole, google takes over and makes it better

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=815+argyle+street+s...0.010131&t=k&hl=en

Keyhole did provide free versions of the software and if you look you can see Google charges for the extra features just like Keyhole did.

On this page, scroll down to see the prices & features of the Plus & Pro versions: http://earth.google.com

keyhole didnt offer any free versions, i know google is charging extra for extra stuff, but keyhole never gave a free version (at least they didnt when i went ot get it)

You can see on right top of google earth page: "powered by Keyhole"

BTW i am not able to login.. it says i have problems.. blah.

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Originally posted by paperless

You can see on right top of google earth page: "powered by Keyhole"

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Originally posted by ~INVASION~
google takes over and makes it better

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Why am i getting a login problem!!!!!!!!??? i have no firewall or whatever blocking it1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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Originally posted by paperless
Why am i getting a login problem!!!!!!!!??? i have no firewall or whatever blocking it1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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Originally posted by Google Earth Site

Thanks for your interest in Google Earth, but we're sorry we can't offer you a download right now. As you know, Google Earth is in beta, and we're still building out our ability to take on new users. We're making good progress, and expect to be able to accept new downloads shortly, so we recommend you check back daily at earth.google.com. We hope to be able to welcome you and other new planet surfers soon.

We appreciate your patience,

The Google Earth Team

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hmm thats strange but makes sense

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Originally posted by paperless
Why am i getting a login problem!!!!!!!!??? i have no firewall or whatever blocking it1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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Originally posted by Google Earth Site

Thanks for your interest in Google Earth, but we're sorry we can't offer you a download right now. As you know, Google Earth is in beta, and we're still building out our ability to take on new users. We're making good progress, and expect to be able to accept new downloads shortly, so we recommend you check back daily at earth.google.com. We hope to be able to welcome you and other new planet surfers soon.

We appreciate your patience,

The Google Earth Team

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People who downloaded google Earth from another mirror than the one on their site will not be able to log-in

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Stupid google bitches i hope they burn in hell
mwe can you send it to me?

Mine worked once but now it happens all the time.
Can you send it to me on MSN ?

thepaperlessGOOGLESUCKSgmail.com (GOOGLESUCKS=@)

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Originally posted by paperless
Why am i getting a login problem!!!!!!!!??? i have no firewall or whatever blocking it1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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Originally posted by Google Earth Site

Thanks for your interest in Google Earth, but we're sorry we can't offer you a download right now. As you know, Google Earth is in beta, and we're still building out our ability to take on new users. We're making good progress, and expect to be able to accept new downloads shortly, so we recommend you check back daily at earth.google.com. We hope to be able to welcome you and other new planet surfers soon.

We appreciate your patience,

The Google Earth Team

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People who downloaded google Earth from another mirror than the one on their site will not be able to log-in

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I did and can log in perfectly.

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lol, it managed to find one of the 3 McDonald's in my town

c'mon Google, there are 2 more

too bad my city isnt a really big one like houston is so i could see my house

I'm hooked on this thing! I've already found my house, my Aunty and Uncles' house and my old primary school. I've already added heaps of place marks of my own.

I think I might buy it when they let you.

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Originally posted by ~INVASION~
keyhole didnt offer any free versions, i know google is charging extra for extra stuff, but keyhole never gave a free version (at least they didnt when i went ot get it)

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Originally posted by ~INVASION~
keyhole didnt offer any free versions, i know google is charging extra for extra stuff, but keyhole never gave a free version (at least they didnt when i went ot get it)

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They offered a free version which came with a Watermark (annoying as it was), I used the free version before getting bored of it, lol.

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If anyone has tried going to www.keyhole.com you can see that Keyhole doesn't exist anymore.

Google Earth isn't just a cobranded version of Keyhole. Google had owned Keyhole for a long time (2004, October), but now releases it under its own brand, instead of the Keyhole name.

The transition comes with a few changes, the most notable, no charge. However, the program is THE SAME THING, so I see no sense to comparisions between the two names for the same thing.

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Originally posted by rav0
The transition comes with a few changes, the most notable, no charge.

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Originally posted by rav0
However, the program is THE SAME THING, so I see no sense to comparisions between the two names for the same thing.

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Originally posted by CookieRevisedyou could compare it if you like, because when one company takes over another one, there are bound to be some changes.

This is exactly the same as comparing MS AntiSpyware Program and the old Giant Program.

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