YAKIA
Allen July 15th, 2005
Yet Another Killer Internet Application
Google Earth is a desktop application that interfaces with earth.google.com to provide fly-by maps, fly-by directions, searches, etc. Want to fly around the streets of Bagdad without someone taking a potshot at you? No problem!
It is currently in beta mode, but I haven’t found anything to complain about. I highly recommend the free version. A $20 (per year) version is available. I’m going to check it out to see what it offers.
My only complaint is parts of the map are very fuzzy. My grandparent’s home of "Foss, OK" is purple/green/brown splotches. I first noticed it with sections of Disney World in Florida. At first I thought perhaps Disney had paid to "fuzz" out sections, but I seriously doubt anyone in Foss is that worried that someone will have virtual fly-by rights over their house.
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