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    is it possible to have google map on my computer?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Nirvana, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    I am wondering if I can have the whole set of North America satellite pictures on my computer, instead of slow browsing on google.
    or you think i need a supercomputer w/ 10TB to do so?
     
    Nirvana, Jul 25, 2008
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    IDK about Google but NASA has a similar freeware program called World Wind that allows you to cache rather large chunks of the world.
     
    olyteddy, Jul 25, 2008
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    what i really asking is that can i have the whole map in my computer? instead of loading online every time.
     
    Nirvana, Jul 25, 2008
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    ^^i meant like having their whole database. like getting a clone so that i can have my own google earth or something like that lol
     
    Nirvana, Jul 25, 2008
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    stewie What the deuce?

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    I don't think your notebook can handle the whole database. :p
     
    stewie, Jul 25, 2008
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    Sure, you can!

    First, you need to find a 200,000 square foot warehouse with a good air conditioning system.

    Then, get a lot of money and start shopping for servers and storage.

    Then, find techs to install the system and administrators to maintain the database for you.

    Yep, that is the ticket!
     
    Jakpro, Jul 25, 2008
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    stewie What the deuce?

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    archer7, Aug 4, 2008
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