Download-Google Earth 4
There’s a new version of Google Earth, the mapping program that’s more fun than a game. It’s a little slow at the moment.
It’s not officially supported on Vista, but I can’t really slap Google’s hand, because Microsoft has lots of software that’s not supported on Vista yet. It does run, though. It’s just a little buggy. On my newer Dell D820 laptop with the NVidia video adapter, graphics are flakey in DirectX mode. OpenGL works, but it’s wicked slow. On my older Vista laptop, there’s no flakiness. The big problem is that textured buildings don’t work in Vista (as shown working correctly in the picture above). 3D buildings show up, but without textures enabled.
Update: Textures are working now. I think the server that provides them was just overburdened for a moment.
For more information, read the Windows Vista Resource Kit (co-authored by your very own Tony Northrup). Got a question for Tony? Send an e-mail to qa@vistaclues.com.
Posted: January 10th, 2007 under Downloads, Fun.
Comments: 3
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Comment from Darren Head
Time: June 3, 2007, 9:09 pm
Hi,
Which is the best download for google earth on vista please?
thanks
d
Comment from kirloskar
Time: October 11, 2007, 3:58 pm
The new g earth (with sky view) doesn’t seem to work with windows vista. Am unable to install the program. error message says there’s a shortage of memory and to clean up the hard drive while there’s more than 20Gb available.
Comment from Archy
Time: October 12, 2007, 6:47 am
this vista thing is a problem cuz i cant download some of my programs that i had with XP.which google earth is the best for windiw vista
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