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# Installing Google Earth on Ubuntu
- URL: https://mfitzp.ghost.io/installing-google-earth-on-ubuntu/
- Published: 2012-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-09T09:04:39.000Z
- Author: Martin Fitzpatrick
- Tags: Tutorials, #Import 2024-03-14 08:20, #Import 2026-08-24 14:26

Install the latest version of Google Earth for Ubuntu Linux direct from Google sources.

Open a terminal window to perform the installation (`Ctrl-Alt-T`) then enter the following at the prompt:

```bash
wget http://dl.google.com/dl/earth/client/current/google-earth-stable_current_i386.deb

```

For 64bit architecture use the following & change the filename in the subsequent commands.

```bash
wget http://dl.google.com/dl/earth/client/current/google-earth-stable_current_amd64.deb
```

You will see a progress bar as the download completes. This is a perfect time for a cup of tea. Next install the downloaded `.deb` package:

```
sudo dpkg -i google-earth-stable_current_i386.deb

```

> *If you get errors with this command due to missing dependencies you can 'force' install of Google Earth and missing dependencies with `sudo apt-get install -f`*

You should now have a fully functional Google Earth!