Bob Parker wrote:
Thanks for the info!! I sort-of knew about Google's maps, but not
the satellite image integration as well. Much appreciated.

Bob


On Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:11:44 -0600, jakdedert
wrote:
You don't need to install 'Earth.' You can simply enter an address in
the regular Google search engine. The first entry will be a map, which
can be scrolled, zoomed; and changed to a satellite view, with or
without a map overlay.

jak


Googles taking--with some justification, IMO--some hits for their other
areas, like China and their new Desktop application. In this case, they
gotten it exactly right. The photos are not very up to date (I'd love
it if they would date the images). However the utility of being able to
type in any (U.S.--I don't know if it works elsewhere) address, in
almost any reasonable format; and have it return not only a map of that
area--with the exact location pinpointed--but in addition to be able to
scroll, zoom in or out, overlay a picture or drop the map display
entirely is astounding.

I rarely give directions anymore--at least before I ask the person if
they have immediate internet access. If so, I just tell them to drop
the address into a Google search.

jak