Google the Earth

By Phil Vigil

In my search for the best free software, I came across an interesting program for Mac and Windows. Google Earth is a free program that lets you view satellite pictures of any place in the world. Some high resolution photos are even in 3D. It's fun to view interesting landmarks from above, like the Eiffel Tower, The Pentagon, the Grand Canyon, New York City and Yosemite.

Google Earth can even map out roads, addresses, and businesses. Google Earth does not work on all computers. You must have a broadband connection and a graphics card. For more information and downloads, go to www.earth.google.com. I recommend downloading the beta version.