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Google Earth is a 3d virtual globe

Google Earth is a 3d virtual globe, map, geographical information system given as a free service and paid service by search engine giant Google. It was originally Earth viewer 3d, a software released by Keyhole Inc. which was later acquired by Google in 2004. After acquiring Keyhole Ince, Google renamed Earth viewer 3D as Google Earth (GE) and rereleased on 2005 and it was an instant success and became a trend setter to satellite mapping applications and services driving massive public attention.

GE is available as a free version and a paid version ( Pro version, requires $400 per year). GE is available in many platforms including Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS, Mobile phones as a Java application, also on iPhone. Google released a browser plugin on 2008 which enabled browsers to display satellite maps in 3D by installing just a browser plugin.

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