Jobe, I have used Google Earth on my folks computer before. They have high speed. We only have phone modem turtle speed so Google Earth is a no go for me at this time. It is something that I would surely use alot but I'd rather not pay $60 bucks a month for satelite high speed since land line high speed is not available in our area. Is there something you still think I'm not clear on, or accurate on regarding our discussion in this thread? I think I've supported my observations quite well with map and internet info.