How does Google Earth get the street view pics?

Like, is that from a satellite? or is there some poor soul that drives around taking pictures all over the place? does anyone know how?

Just general curiosity!How does Google Earth get the street view pics?
They have many, many poor souls taking the pictures.



http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2584019149鈥?/a>How does Google Earth get the street view pics?
There are people that drive around.



http://cameronstokes.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/google-street-view-car.jpgHow does Google Earth get the street view pics?
They use trucks with camera's,, then someone has to blur faces and stuff before they can publish it.