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New Google Earth 4 beta - 16-December-2006

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New Google Earth 4 beta - 16-December-2006

Google has just released the latest beta for Google Earth 4 today (December 16th). Windows and Linux - version 4.0.2693, Mac - version 4.0.2694. Here are the release notes posted by ‘ink_polaroid’ at the GEC. Note: there are some great improvements in here. Also, the new touring feature mentioned is really cool. It will automatically pop up placemark description bubbles as you tour through each placemark. This gives you an almost script-like presentation capability.

Release notes:

  • Progress indicator for loading network links and models
  • Real-time GPS tracking using NMEA (Plus, Pro and EC)
  • Greatly improved performance for collada models (textured buildings)
  • Tours can display balloons (Tools->Options… then “Touring” tab)
  • Driving directions and touring allow a greater range for typed values
  • Mac movie-maker supports many more compression formats

KML notes:

  • Icon palettes are deprecated (no more root:// for the styles)
  • Improved performance on network link hierarchies

Major fixes since last beta:

  • Improved compatibility on shared memory architecture ATI graphics cards with
    older graphics card drivers

  • Improved success rate of log in over unreliable connections
  • Fixed offline mode in Pro
  • Numerous GPS fixes (including GPX import)

The bug which affected the Blue Marble Add-on has been fixed. I will be posting a new version which won’t require the little hack I had developed to fix the bug.”

(via Google Earth Blog.)

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