Google Earth

Have you heard about the new Google Earth program? This is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. It's a seamless satelitte view of the Earth, and you can zoom in on any place on the globe. You can fly from one place to another, and it looks like you're actually flying, in an animated kind of way. You can see a lot of cities in detail, right down to the houses and the cars on the street. You can search on your home address, and it will take you right there -- from a satellite point of view. It's incredible.

Go to the Google Earth home page, and download the free version of their software. You must have a new-ish PC (Windows 2000 or Windows XP) and a high-speed Internet connection (broadband or cable). MACs not yet supported.