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There are alternatives to Google Earth such as NASA World Wind from a desktop application perspective.
Google Earth is available as a free and paid Pro version (no source code is available). NASA World Wind is open source project and source code is available. World Winddiffers from Google Earth in that there is no one and 'official' World Wind application, instead there are many demos and programs with different functionalities created both by NASA and users from around the world.
For high-end GIS users ESRI sells a suite of 2-D and 3-D Map-related products (ArcGis, ArcMap, etc.)
From a web browser context there is Google Maps, which is integrated with Google Earth and shows some of the same map data. No download or installation is required.
There is also Microsoft's Bing Maps, formerly known as Virtual Earth, with their impressive "bird's eye" aerial photos.
Other mapping web sites with satellite imagery are also available. See related questions and related links for more details.
You can go to your local county web page. There should be a section for taxes and there will be a GIS Mapping tool on there. As long as you know the property address you can see images.
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Is Google Maps free to download?
Google Maps is a website you visit in your web browser. There is no software to download like you do for Google Earth. Both Google Maps and Google Earth are free to use. See URL in related links below.
What is the price for a month subscription on Google Earth?
Google Earth is free to use for everyone just like Google Maps. Google Earth Professional can be purchased for $399 a year which comes to $33.25 a month.
What are the different versions of Google Earth?
The latest (non-beta) version of Google Earth is 7.1.7.2605 released in Oct 2016. The previous stable version was 7.1.6 released in May 2016. The initial version was released in 2001. The 7.x and 6.x versions of Google Earth version include Street View, viewing Mars, Sky view, looking under water at things like the RMS Titanic, a Flight Simulator, among other useful features. Note as of Jan 2012 Street View is no longer be supported in Google Earth 5.2 or older.
Do you have to pay for Google earth 6?
I guess it is free to use however, you cannot distribute it on your own. In free version you cannot integrate your GIS data but there are another versions like Google Earth pro and Google Earth enterprise.
What are the coordinates for secrets in Google Earth?
See related links for lots of "secrets" and interesting places found in Google Earth.Also try searching for "secrets google earth" in any search engine (like Google) and you'll see lots of hits.If you mean "secret" or hidden features in Google Earth (also known as "easter eggs") then see related questions.
Does Google Earth mess up your computer?
Google Earth and Google Earth Pro are Google software products. It normally does not "mess" up your computer but like any software application problems do happen (e.g. system crashes, corrupt cache files, etc.).If you're using Google Earth Pro and have problems then you should contact Google Earth support (which is part of the subscription) or check out the Google Earth Support web site for solutions.If you use the free version then you can post questions or problems to the Google Earth forum - see related link below.
Is there any other software like Google Earth which is more effective and free?
NASA WORLD WIND is an alternative but is more a developers toolkit/framework with plugins and SDK. Google Earth is an end-user application with all the bells and whistles right out of the box.
Where can someone get information about Google Earth?
One can get information on Google Earth at the official Google's website for Google Earth. Other resources are Wikipedia, different Google Earth related Blogs like Gearthblog, forums or the program's Help section.
How might Google Earth be used in technology?
Google Earth is a tool that is used by the professional and hobbyist alike. It can be integrated into a process like any other software component. Google Earth is also available on a variety of platforms: Google Earth desktop (Windows/Mac/Linux), and mobile, as well as integration with Google Maps and other map APIs.Geospatial professionals and first responders to crisis situations, for example, can produce data in KML to quickly view that data on a 3-D map along with other overlays and Google's Street View imagery for increased situation awareness.
What company created Google Earth?
Keyhole, Inc. originally created Google Earth in 2001. Google later acquired Keyhole, Inc. in 2004 and rebranded the software as Google Earth.
Why has Google Earth stop working on this computer?
Google Earth like any software application sometimes fails to work. In many cases you can simply reboot the computer, re-install Google Earth or clear the local disk cache used by Google Earth, and it will work again.Google provides a list of common solutions to deal with Google Earth crashing. Check out the related link below.
How do you install Google earth software in Samsung galaxy y mobile?
it might be bcoz samsung galaxy y is running on arm v6 processor and apps like google earth need arm v7 or higher arm powered processors.
Is google earth a good search engine?
Google earth is a good search engine for finding locations, getting directions and finding land marks. However, google earth is not meant to be a search engine for other things, like medical questions.
Is google a software application?
Chrome for desktop is a desktop based software. It is a web browser that opens up web pages.
Is there a program like Google Earth but you can edit it?
NASA World Wind is the only application that is like Google Earth and its source code is available for modification. Note that World Wind is a framework and API from which to build an end-user application like Google Earth. Google also provides a Google Earth API from which you can customize the Google Earth behavior in a custom web application using the JavaScript API.
How did Google Earth get their images?
by satellite and other things like planes and things that can go above the ground
Is Google Maps free to download?
Google Maps is a website you visit in your web browser. There is no software to download like you do for Google Earth. Both Google Maps and Google Earth are free to use. See URL in related links below.
