How to open google earth

[gotanothergrot]

I have downloaded Google earth how do i install.
what should i do??

[taurus]

Try installing it from a terminal.

Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal

cd ~/Desktop
chmod +x GoogleEarthLinux.bin
./GoogleEarthLinux.bin

[spudpucker]

ok i'm a newbie but I sometimes get this for files I downloaded. I right click and click properties, then I have to click on permissions tab and click the box at the bottom next to " allow executing file as program "

then the proper program comes up at double click or right click.

hope this helps

[gotanothergrot]

Installed smoothly,Thanks, however when i open it i get a few seconds of earth opening, some flickers and then shuts down!

[The_R]

Installed smoothly,Thanks, however when i open it i get a few seconds of earth opening, some flickers and then shuts down!

Rename libcrypto.so.0.9.8 to something else in the google-earth directory. This usually fixes it for most people.

mv libcrypto.so.0.9.8 libcrypto.so.0.9.8.bak

Also, make sure your graphics drivers are up to date.

[keypox]

Rename libcrypto.so.0.9.8 to something else in the google-earth directory. This usually fixes it for most people.

mv libcrypto.so.0.9.8 libcrypto.so.0.9.8.bak

Also, make sure your graphics drivers are up to date.

hmm fixed my closing issue now the issue is that some much graphical problems. Bet it works perfect in vista :(

[alphacrucis2]

hmm fixed my closing issue now the issue is that some much graphical problems. Bet it works perfect in vista :(


Try turning off your desktop effects. Problems with OpenGL apps vs compiz.

[gotanothergrot]

Thanks for the help, done the rename but some issues remain.


so what do i punch in the terminal to do a complete removal of the google earth download as i can live without it for now.