I'm downloading Google Earth right now (370kps). I know the EEE will handle some 3d because I've seen gears running in some compiz videos.

File permissions changed, it's uncompressing. 10 seconds later I'm in the installer. 1GB free out of the 4GB total (this is a plain Ubuntu install with no swap or local media). Install took about 15 seconds.

"Your desktop resolution is set to smaller than 1024x768. Google Earth requires a resolution of at least 1024x768 to be viewed properly. The application will run however the layout may not be optimal."

D'oh. The app took about 5 seconds to start/hit the server.

When not in full screen, the window is black. It started as a black circle with a blue halo around it but went all black when I tried to manipulate it. However, I hit F11 to go into full screen and it works great! Scrolling and zooming is very smooth.

*Edit: After a few more mins with it, some dialogue windows are slow to redraw.