The discussion revolves around recommendations for free online textbooks related to classical mechanics, vibrations, and waves, particularly aimed at physics students. Participants share various resources and express opinions on the legality and accessibility of these materials.
There is no consensus on the legality of sharing certain free PDFs, and participants express differing views on the appropriateness of accessing copyrighted materials. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the legality of specific resources.
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http://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/301/301.pdfboringelectron said:
OP is looking for free online books.Wrichik Basu said:
I've got a free pdf version. That's why I recommended it.smodak said:
That can't be legal.Wrichik Basu said:
Yes, you're right. Just verified and deleted it. Actually a friend of mine had given it to me, so I never checked out copyright. I also have the hard copy, I kept the soft copy because I cannot always take the hard copy to all places, like washroomssmodak said:
Yes, I wish publishers will give rights to the soft copy when a hard copy is purchased - even the DRM-ed ones.Wrichik Basu said:I also have the hard copy, I kept the soft copy because I cannot always take the hard copy to all places, like washrooms
I wonder what's the use of analytical-mechanics textbooks in washrooms ;-)...Wrichik Basu said:Yes, you're right. Just verified and deleted it. Actually a friend of mine had given it to me, so I never checked out copyright. I also have the hard copy, I kept the soft copy because I cannot always take the hard copy to all places, like washrooms
Best time to read physics. Try it :)vanhees71 said:
When you have a huge amount of school syllabus to complete, but you still want to read out of passion, then you'll have to utilise every bit of time.vanhees71 said:
