How do I install Google Earth in Linux Lite?

[Kenneth Taylor]

To be clear, my newer computer (with Linux Lite) was supposed to replace my dying computer, the one with MS Windows.  That dying computer still sets on my desk.  I have Google Earth on it.  The replacement for that computer will have MS Windows, too, and I will even get to keep using MS Word, too.  I will keep the Linux computer, but know better than to waste time trying to download certain programs (such as Google Earth) onto it.

[Kenneth Taylor]

Windows is much simpler than Linux.

[trinidad]

Linux Lite comes with the Gdebi installer onboard and google earth will install automatically with it from the GUI. Reply #2 was correct in that assumption and correct about where the icon will appear. Linux Lite is based on Ubuntu but it is not Ubuntu and so it is generally is less buggy. Ubuntu web pages do not necessarily address buggy behavior in Linux Lite and so do not always give sensible instructions for using Linux Lite. If you would have asked here FIRST you wouldn't be having the trouble you are having. Your problem now is that you have several failed attempts at incorrectly installing software thus disallowing further successful attempts without cleaning up the mess first.

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Though it is likely beyond your skill set, there is also software available in synaptic to build your own personal Debian package of google earth. If you think Windows is simpler, I wish you luck with that. Installing fatware (programs laden with trackers) in Windows is easy for a reason... $$$$$ to the devs via ads and other paid analytical incentives. Google earth is that kind of proprietary code as well, so with Linux security, performance will be slightly decreased.

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[Kenneth Taylor]

I never have any difficulty installing a program in Windows, unlike Linux.

[firenice03]

I never have any difficulty installing a program in Windows, unlike Linux.

Have you a MAC?
What about day 1 windows... You are somewhat correct in the statement - double clicking a exe or msi is easy.. That is the same for .deb.. I find apt install even simpler.
Its not necessarily the install - but what you're looking for.

Example - any application in Lite Software will be easy (made that way) anything in Synaptic will be fairly easy as is apt ... PPA's can be easy to install from (keeping them up to date is another).

There is a lot of great info on these forums and a lot of helpful folks here.
If you find yourself thinking its going to be too much, it doesn't hurt to ask first... Heck your 1st response was in 10 minutes...

Depending on what you've tried - it maybe better to start fresh...
And if you haven't yet this would be a good for future...

Having a restore point is generally a good idea.. In LL its Time Shift, you can easily back and restore - I highly suggest making a restore point prior to installing or by habit do it monthly.
You can easily revert back to a good set up and can be easier that attempting to undo (depending on what you doing)..
*this should be done in Windows - any BSOD has taught us that...

If anything your time has not been wasted - you're trying something new and learning along the way...

Good luck

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[Kenneth Taylor]

I am scared to change anything.  The law of unintended consequences is on my mind.

[Kenneth Taylor]

I just wanted to install Google Earth.  How did I know it was so complicated in Linux?  I GIVE UP.  Here ends this thread.

[Moltke]

[member=47775]Kenneth Taylor[/member] I don't know if you need google-earth for some specific purpose, but if you don't, you can try Gnome-maps
Open a terminal and type

Code:

sudo apt install gnome-maps

hit Enter, type in your password when asked, check the info about the install, and if you're ok with it type Y it's around 40mb. Now, wait till the install process finishes and once it does, click on menu and search for it, just type maps, and it should appear, select it and launch it  :003:

Read here for more info
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-maps
https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Maps

There is also Marble which you can install the same way as Gnome-maps

Code:

sudo apt install marble

And you can use Mapton too, this one can be downloaded as an appimage, which doesn't need to be installed; download, make executable and run! https://bit.ly/mapton-211-appimage  which one you decide to use is up to you, just know there are more alternatives
https://www.openstreetmap.org/
https://www.mapquest.com/

[Kenneth Taylor]

Thanks.  These are somewhat useful for my purposes, but lack all the features of Google Earth.  (I use those features.)

[bitsnpcs]

but lack all the features of Google Earth.  (I use those features.)

Are the features of Google Earth you use available in this ? -

Zoom Earth - https://zoom.earth/
Free, no account/login needed, Web based no install needed, use menu in top left to select.
I tried it out in Firefox and Opera browsers.