Amazing! We can now exploring the ocean using Google Earth 5.0. You can download the Google Earth 5.0 for Linux package from here. Currently, I already have Google Earth 4.3 installed on my Ubuntu. After download process finished, then run this command on your Terminal:

chmod +x /home/path-to-your-google-earth-5-file

still in the same folder, start installing by typing:

./GoogleEarthLinux.bin

You should now see your Google Earth 5.0 right into your desktop. Your Google Earth 5.0 was located in Applications \\ Internet \\ Google Earth. And here is my screenshot:

For more experience, you can browse for Google Earth KML (Keyhole Markup Language) Greatest Hits. These are some examples:

• Real Time Earthquakes
• Sylvia Earle Ocean Launch Tour
• Jimmy Buffet Hawaii Tour
• and many more… 

For more information about Google Earth 5.0 Ocean, watch this official videos.

Just want to show my latest desktop screenshot to you.

Click the image to view large version.

I’m using:

• GTK Theme: Dust Theme
• Icon: Oxygen-Refit 2 - Black Version
• Wallpaper: Sea At Night
• Transparent Gnome Menu: See the tricks here.
• Firefox Theme: Download here.

My Machine:

• Processor: AMD Athlon X2 4400+
• RAM: 3GB
• HDD: 160GB + 320GB

Operating System:

• Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron LTS