Microsoft Virtual Earth Overview and Review

April 15, 2009 · Filed Under Imaging Technology · 1 Comment 

The The concept behind Microsoft Virtual earth is very much similar to Google Earth – it provides a rich information about the planet’s surface and maps of such. The first difference between Microsoft Virtual Earth and Google Earth is that the former requires Microsoft Silverlight 2. It won’t really be of any use without this plugin installed.

Also, Virtual Earth provides graphics in different formats – 2D, 3D, and Bird’s eye view. You can also see maps in Road view and Aerial view.

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