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google earth for linux/xubuntu
is there a way to download google earth on xubuntu oor linux ive tried before but it came up as a binary file and didnt work when i tried to open it
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Was the file extension? such as .deb ?
probably you need to right click and install with pkg manager. If not and i recal correctly. google just made alot of there programs not really for linux. but windows .exe that worked with then linux emulator wine. winehq.org
it's the ubuntu repository. Wine does not work with x64.
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Installation instructions:
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If they don't work, you won't be able to use Google Earth.
Linux is meant for advanced computer users. You will continue to have problems finding and using software for it. As much as I love open source and alternative software, it might be easier for you to use Windows.
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Did you use a terminal window to open it or just tried clicking on it? Look up how to open binary files in a terminal window on xubuntu online. You could also use apt-get, or see if the download menu in xubuntu has google earth.
You could also try this, but I don't know if it will work on xubuntu. I know it works on regular ubuntu. Type it into a terminal window.
This makes the file executable:
sudo chmod a+x Filename.bin
This runs the file:
sudo ./Filename.bin
If you already tried this, and it doesn't work, see what type of Google earth you downloaded. Was it for windows or specifically made for Linux? Windows binary files don't always work properly on Linux, and it may need other programs like Java or Flash to run. Also, try looking up "downloading google earth on linux" and see what comes up.
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