Does anyone use Google Earth? - Page 2

seguidordejesus · #11 07-08-2007, 10:56 PM

you have to wait awhile sometimes, depending on your processor and connection speed.

Old Paths · #12 07-08-2007, 11:07 PM

Try a BIG city, some rural areas are not updated on the freebie.

BoredOutOfMyMind · #13 07-09-2007, 12:02 AM

TalkLady, your computer does not have processor power or memory for GE.

I have Linux, and I had to get a new video card to view GE.

(I use the Linux version of course!)

Rico · #14 07-09-2007, 12:18 AM

I tried downloading Google Earth once and it totally crashed my computer. I won't be trying it again.

Trouvere · #15 07-09-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TalkLady

I downloaded the free version of google earth and have been attempting to use it - Alas, to no avail. .......I type in the address at "fly to" but I cannot see anything much. I have a friend who uses it and she can see the "Tops of people's houses", etc. .....If you use the free version, do you have any suggestions on what to do? I went to control panel and set the resolution as recommended (can't remember exactly what that was)......Does anyone use this? My friend uses it to view historic places, geographic areas of interest, etc. I have used the maps at weather.com to locate particular areas with more clarity than google earth.

Thanks,
TalkLady

I have a better program from Nasa.When I get home I will post it.Its free.

#16 07-09-2007, 12:47 AM

Researcher spots Chinese nuke submarine on Google Earth.

Felicity · #17 07-09-2007, 07:30 AM

I was introduced to Google Earth by a friend and it was pretty amazing to me what I was able to see even with the free version.

And yes, I could see house tops, etc.

TalkLady · #18 07-10-2007, 07:07 PM

I still haven't been able to get this to work properly..........What is the website for NASA?

Thanks,
TalkLady

RandyWayne · #19 07-10-2007, 09:11 PM

Any computer that is 2-3 years old (with a broadband connection) can use Google Earth no problem. You just have to remember that a relatively small percentage of the United States has detail over one pixel per 10 meters. It has nothing to do with the program itself... just the map data.

BoredOutOfMyMind · #20 07-10-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Trouvere

I have a better program from Nasa.When I get home I will post it.Its free.

live.local.com has better maps in my area

maps.google.com and click the button for hybrid and you see same view as GE.

RandyWayne, my hardware is going on 7 yrs old now.