Google has released a free version of the satellite imagery-based mapping software it acquired from Keyhole last October.

Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to put the world’s geographic information at your fingertips.

Fly from space to your neighborhood. Type in an address and zoom right in. Search for schools, parks, restaurants, and hotels.

Get driving directions. Tilt and rotate the view to see 3D terrain and buildings.

Save and share your searches and favorites. Even add your own annotations.

Minimum configuration:

Operating system: Windows 2000, Windows XP
CPU speed: Intel® Pentium® PIII 500 MHz
System memory (RAM): 128MB
200MB hard-disk space
3D graphics card: 3D-capable video card with 16MB VRAM
1024×768, 32-bit true color screen
Network speed: 128 kbps (”Broadband/Cable Internet”)

Recommended configuration:

Operating system: Windows XP
CPU speed: Intel® Pentium® P4 2.4GHz+ or AMD 2400xp+
System memory (RAM): 512MB
2GB hard-disk space
3D graphics card: 3D-capable video card with 32MB VRAM or greater
1280×1024, 32-bit true color screen
Network speed: 128 kbps (”Broadband/Cable Internet”)

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