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Getting Started with ArcGIS: Students
Students may also use ArcGIS software free of charge for academic projects. Students cannot access ArcGIS via the Application Explorer, but can request a software DVD from the GIS Support Specialist, Krista WhiteProfessor Catherine Riihimaki.
As soon as you know that you need to use the software, contact the GIS Support Specialist. Dr. Riihimaki. It can take up to 3 weeks to order a DVD from the software manufacturer, so please plan accordingly.
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- Go to http://earth.google.com/
- Click the blue Download Google Earth 5 button on the right hand side of the screen.
- There is an option automatically checked that will download Google’s new web browsing software, Google Chrome, along with the Google Earth software. If you do not want to download the web browser, uncheck the box next to “Include Google Chrome, a new web browser for Windows.”
- Check the Agree and Download button at the bottom of the screen. A popup box will appear asking if you want to save the file or cancel the download. Choose Save file.
- The Downloads dialog box will appear and show the progress of the GoogleEarthSetup.exe download. The Google Earth software will either be saved to your desktop or in the I:\YourUserName\My Documents\Downloads folder. The icon for the software will look like this:
Google Earth Setup Icon - Double-click on the icon and follow the installation wizard. You will be asked if you want to open the executable file. Click OK.
- The Open File Security window will appear. Click Run. The Google Earth Installer will run.
- Once it’s been installed, the Google Earth icon will appear on your Desktop.
Google Earth Desktop Icon
For more information on how to use Google Earth, see the Google Earth Basics tutorial, available at the Drew GIS web site: http://www.drew.edu/depts/depts.aspx?id=73158
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Exhibit
Exhibit is a free, online software program designed to help visualize data spatially.
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