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License:
Free
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Downloads:
152,775
- Operating Systems:
Windows 2000, Windows XP
- Additional Requirements:
No additional requirements
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
January 16, 2009
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Publisher's description of Desktop Earth
From codefromthe70s.org:Desktop Earth is a wallpaper generator for Windows. It runs whenever you're logged on and updates your wallpaper with an accurate representation of the Earth as it would be seen from space at that precise moment.
Images are created from high-resolution textures (2560x1280) so it's perfect for that QSXGA display - but they work on anything, even on SVGA. There is an image for every month to accurately depict snow and foliage changes, and the night view is simply stunning.
Editor's review of Desktop Earth
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- "Real Earth wallpaper"
- Reviewed on: June 18, 2009
- Version reviewed: Desktop Earth 2.1.1
Desktop Earth is a wallpaper program that will appeal to users who are curious about what Earth looks like from space. By updating constantly and operating on a simple premise, this is a fun and interesting way to spice up your desktop.
This free program embeds its icon in your desktop tray and provides a basic set of options to alter the wallpaper. The wallpaper itself is an enormous photograph of Earth from space and takes up all of your desktop space with no area uncovered. The continents appear clearly and most views provide a glimpse of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and slightly less than half of the entire globe from east to west. Desktop Earth impresses not only on its clear view, but the options users can tinker with. Users can cycle through all the time zones in the world to zero in on the corner they want to view from space. There is also a drop-down menu allowing for the picture to be updated every 5 minutes, 15 minutes, and hour. In addition, a slider allows for cloud cover to be erased for a clearer picture of land and sea. Finally, users can adjust the daytime image to get a better topographical view and the nighttime image to show natural moonlight, city lights, and more.
Desktop Earth is a simple tool that gives desktops a lot of character. Thanks to its clean picture and intriguing options, we highly recommend this download.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.1 stars out of 49 votes
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Version: Desktop Earth 2.1.1
"Who Said This Updates IN REAL-TIME?"
Pros: Program shows where the sun is shining.
Cons: Program does NOT actually show real-time earth images from a satellite.
Summary: Nice, if you want to watch where the sun is. But the CLOUD PATTERNS NEVER CHANGE.
(Obviously, a little tip-off that this is NOT relaying actual satellite images in real-time!)
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Version: Desktop Earth 2.1.1
"This is a great real time software."
Pros: Does not consume memory
Cons: Sometimes the cloud images craps out on screen and you have to reset the software
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Version: Desktop Earth 2.1.1
Pros: -Updates automatically
-Realistic image
-Shows cloud conditions
-Surreal city night lights
-Perfectly safe and virus-free
-Easy to install
-Does not use a lot of RAM or CPU speedCons: -None. It is extremely user friendly.
Summary: Program is awesome. Very simple and realistic.
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Version: Desktop Earth 2.1.1
"Try it, you wont disagree with me :)"
Pros: What to say..WoW this is the best Wallpaper I ever had, really! Try it !!!
Cons: None, and the most important it is not slowing down your PC!
Summary: I like this product because: it's easy to install, it has no virus, spyware, malware etc. It looks absolutely perfect for wallpaper, and the best of all (for me) you can see what weather and is it day or night from most of the countries!
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Version: Desktop Earth 2.1.1
"Interesting, yet it falls short"
Pros: 1. No spy ware, viruses, etc...(That i know of)
2. Doesn't slow down your computer
3. Very realisticCons: 1. Lacking in detail
2. Very plain
3. Annoying little icon on toolbar
4. Resets your original screen saver to blank when you uninstall itSummary: Someone who would want to install this program who probably be someone who wants to see the earth as it is. Plain, slow and boring. Someone who wants a cool, 3D screen saver that lights up your desktop would NOT want to download this.
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