Is It Legal to Download Astrophysics Books for Free?

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The discussion centers around the inability to download books from the specified website, which is identified as a "Companion Website" offering online resources related to the texts. Users express frustration over the lack of download options, with responses emphasizing that downloading the books is not permitted. Legal alternatives suggested include purchasing the books or scanning them, although this is noted as illegal. The conversation highlights the importance of respecting intellectual property and the need for compensation for authors' work.
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You can't. It's "the Companion Website".

On this site, you will find online resources for all three texts including weblinks, data sets, sources codes, and images from the book.
 
How can I download those books then?
 
Stratosphere said:
How can I download those books then?
You can buy them, scan them, make them available somewhere, and download them, but that's illegal.
 
Stratosphere said:
How can I download those books then?
You don't.

Presumably, one wishes to be paid/compensated for one's work.
 

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