It’s not usual for Google to release applications for the Macintosh most of their software is aimed at the Windows market. Many including me have been waiting for Google Earth to come to the Macintosh and it’s finally here!

PC Users will be happy to know that Google Earth for PC is no longer in beta version.

System Requirements

Google Earth is a resource eating monster and Google sum up the requirements as follows:

• Desktop computers older than 4 years old may not be able to run it.
• Notebook computers older than 2 years old may not be able to run it.

Go find yourself.

Google Pack is a free software bundle, a single download to install and maintain a wide range of Essential Pc Programs.

What’s in the box?

• Adobe Reader 7
• Ad-Aware SE Personal
• GalleryPlayer HD Images
• Google Desktop
• Google Earth
• Google Pack Screensaver
• Google Talk
• Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer
• Mozilla Firefox with Google Toolbar
• Norton AntiVirus 2005 Special Edition
• Picasa
• RealPlayer
• Trillian

Intelligent Software

Google have also included an application titled Google Updater, the tool will intelligently download, install and maintain all of the software in the Google Pack. Google Updater also alerts users when updates and new programs become available and ensures each program is always up-to-date. Google Updater can also be used to monitor the status of installation, run software that’s been installed, or easily uninstall software.

It’s beta so be warned!

Google Pack is currently in beta so be open for crashes and bugs and as of this writing is only available in English and for Windows XP. Go get it at pack.google.com

Additional Links

Google Unwraps the Google Pack

Google Click-to-Call: Connecting searchers directly to advertisers for free.

Google are testing a new service that connects you directly to advertisers simply by entering your phone number.

It’s a free service, Google will foot the bill and claim your number won’t be shared with the advertiser directly.

Google Click-to-Call FAQ page