Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around locating a free download of the paper "Control theoretic techniques for stepsize selection in explicit Runge-Kutta methods" by Kjell Gustafsson, published in 1991. Participants explore various avenues for accessing the paper, including institutional access and potential alternatives.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests help in finding a free download of the specified paper.
- Another participant provides a link to the paper but notes that access may depend on institutional registration.
- A different participant expresses frustration at the lack of free access to the paper, confirming that the ACM website requires payment.
- One suggestion is made to look for a preprint version of the paper or to check if the author has made it available on their personal website.
- Another participant mentions the possibility of visiting a university library to photocopy the paper.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that the paper is not freely available through standard channels and that institutional access is likely required. However, there are differing opinions on the likelihood of finding alternative access points, such as preprints or author websites.
Contextual Notes
Some participants mention the need for institutional access to view the paper, indicating that availability may depend on specific affiliations or resources.
