Anyone tried Google Pack?

Google Pack is:
- Software specifically selected by Google
- Always free – no trial versions or spyware
- Ready to use in just a few clicks

It includes Google Softwares and other softwares recommended by Google as essential software to make your PC safe, secure and ready to go. Below are the softwares ready for use included in the Google Pack.

Google Chrome Web Browser
* Make browsing the web faster, safer, and easier
* Experience fewer browser crashes

Google Earth
* Zoom from space to street level — tour the world
* Find maps, driving directions, hotels, restaurants, and more

Google Toolbar
* Search from any web page and autofill forms
* Block annoying pop-ups

Google Desktop
* Find all your email, files, web history, and more
* Get all your personalized info in one place with Sidebar

Google Photos Screensaver
* Display photos from your PC and photo sharing sites
* Watch cinematic slideshows

Google Talk
* Connect with your friends via IM or free voice calls
* Send and receive files and voice messages easily and quickly

Norton Security Scan
* Detects and eliminates viruses and internet worms
* Free detection updates and scheduled scanning

Spyware Doctor Starter Edition
* Detects and removes spyware, adware, trojans and keyloggers
* Includes Smart Updates and scheduling to protect your PC

Picasa
* Find, edit, and share your photos in seconds
* Easily remove red eye and fix photos

Adobe Reader
* View, print, and search PDF files via a redesigned interface
* Secure your documents and collaborate via online, real-time meetings

Skype
* Make free voice and video calls to anyone else on Skype
* Call landlines and mobile phones at pretty low rates

RealPlayer
* Play popular media formats, organize music and videos
* Transfer music to iPod and other portable media players

Firefox with Google Toolbar
* Browse the web quickly and securely
* Switch between pages quickly with tabbed browsing

Download Google Pack at http://pack.google.com

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SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) — Google on Wednesday resurrected ancient Rome online, opening a three-dimensional virtual version of the city for cyber-explorers interested in trips back through time.

People using free Google Earth software can seemingly fly past more than 6,500 buildings that stood in the city at the peak of the Roman Empire in 320 AD.

Online visitors can swoop in for close-ups of structures and peruse pop-up information “bubbles” written by historians.

Some buildings feature full interiors. Internet surfers can visit the Roman Forum; linger in the center of the Colosseum; pass through the Arch of Constantine and follow in the footsteps of gladiators in the Ludus Magnus.

Rome is the first ancient city recreated at Google Earth, an interactive online Atlas that provides tools and technology that enable people to explore the world.

To commemorate the launch, Google is inviting US educators to take part in a contest promising prizes for innovative lesson plans based on the virtual Ancient Rome feature.

For more information: http://www.theage.com.au/world/rome-not-built-in-a-day-even-for-google-earth-20081113-668e.html