FAQs

1. Where can I find the Google Earth Plug-in?
Download the Plug-in Here

2. How do I navigate using the Google Earth Plug-in Tools?
View the video below for a complete guide:

3. System Requirements

PC System Configuration
Minimum:
  • Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
  • CPU: Pentium 3, 500Mhz
  • System Memory (RAM): 256MB
  • Hard Disk: 400MB free space
  • Network Speed: 128 Kbits/sec
  • Graphics Card: DirectX9 and 3D capable with 64MB of VRAM
  • Screen: 1024x768, "16-bit High Color" - DirectX 9 (to run in Direct X mode)
Recommended:
  • Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
  • CPU: Pentium 4 2.4GHz+ or AMD 2400xp+
  • System Memory (RAM): 512MB
  • Hard Disk: 2GB free space
  • Network Speed: 768 Kbits/sec
  • Graphics Card: DirectX9 and 3D capable with 256MB of VRAM
  • Screen: 1280x1024, "32-bit True Color"
Mac System Configuration
Minimum:
  • Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5.0 or later
  • CPU: Any Intel Mac
  • System Memory (RAM): 256MB
  • Hard Disk: 400MB free space
  • Network Speed: 128 Kbits/sec
  • Graphics Card: DirectX9 and 3D capable with 64MB of VRAM
  • Screen: 1024x768, "Thousands of Colors"
Recommended:
  • Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5.2 or later
  • CPU: Dual Core Intel Mac
  • System Memory (RAM): 512MB
  • Hard Disk: 2GB free space
  • Network Speed: 768 Kbits/sec
  • Graphics Card: DirectX9 and 3D capable with 256MB of VRAM
  • Screen: 1280x1024, "Millions of Colors"
Linux System Configuration
Minimum:
  • Kernel: 2.4 or later
  • glibc: 2.3.2 w/ NPTL or later
  • XFree86-4.0 or x.org R6.7 or later
  • CPU: Pentium 3, 500Mhz
  • System Memory (RAM): 256MB
  • Hard Disk: 400MB free space
  • Network Speed: 128 Kbits/sec
  • Graphics Card: DirectX9 and 3D capable with 64MB of VRAM
  • Screen: 1024x768, "16-bit High Color" screen
Recommended:
  • Kernel 2.6 or later
  • glibc 2.3.5 w/ NPTL or later
  • x.org R6.7 or later
  • System Memory (RAM): 512MB
  • Hard Disk: 2GB free space
  • Network Speed: 768 Kbits/sec
  • Graphics Card: DirectX9 and 3D capable with 256MB of VRAM
  • Screen: 1280x1024, 32 bit color

Tested on Ubuntu version 6.06, but certainly works on others.

Google Earth is officially supported on Linux for the latest versions of Ubuntu and Red Hat. Although, we do not officially support Google Earth on other Linux platforms, many users have seen success in this area.