Google Earth Resumes Downloads

Recently, Google suspended the ability to download the appropriate file to install their increasingly popular Google Earth map service. Google provided no reason for doing so, although some speculated that the demand for Google Earth was (and is) extremely high, and therefore Google couldn't support all of the download requests. However, it appears as if Google corrected whatever was caused them to Google Earth downloads because the ability to do so is available again. Prospective users can now download the Google Earth Plus and Google Earth Plus gives users the ability to:

• GPS integration - read tracks and waypoints from your GPS.

• Higher resolution printing (greater than screen resolution).

• Customer support via email (not just web).

• Annotation - adds draw/sketch tools for richer annotations (can be shared as KML).

• Data importer - read address points from .csv files.
In order to "get" Google Earth Plus, download the free version and select "Upgrade to Plus" in the Help menu. The Google Earth Plus upgrade costs only $20 (USD). With 7-day free trial for those who are interested but unsure about whether or not to purchase the pro version. Google Earth Pro also has additional features that can be purchased individually and installed into the program. These features include:
• GIS ingest - incorporate GIS data in files formats such as .shp, .tab. - $200
• Movie maker - export compressed movies (.wmv) of zooms and tours. - $200
• Premium printing - print high-resolution images up to 11" x 17". - $200
• Premium data - add traffic counts from GDT. - $200
• Costar shopping center database. - $200
If you have or plan on getting the pro version of Google Earth and are interested in purchasing these add-ons, you can do so by calling 866-755-2582. Chris Richardson is a search engine writer and editor for latest search news.