The discussion revolves around the availability of websites similar to Open Library for borrowing books online, particularly in the context of recent issues faced by the Internet Archive and Open Library. Participants share various resources and express concerns about the accessibility of these platforms.
Participants express uncertainty about the current status of Archive.org and Open Library, with some agreeing that services are not fully restored while others provide updates on partial availability. There is no consensus on the reasons behind the hacking incident.
The discussion includes references to specific websites and their current operational status, which may change over time. Participants express varying levels of concern and interest regarding the accessibility of online borrowing resources.
Individuals looking for online resources for borrowing books, particularly in the context of academic and educational materials, may find this discussion relevant.
Archive.orghagopbul said:hello :
is there any websites like open library , for borrowing books online
I have found this site from the University of MN that has physics textbooks in digital format.hagopbul said:hello :
is there any websites like open library , for borrowing books online
It is currently hacked/taken down. It's not known if it comes back.Frabjous said:Archive.org
Wow, who would want to do that?dextercioby said:It is currently hacked/taken down. It's not known if it comes back.
I have no idea, but there is a 4 minute video that explains the news as of October 10.WWGD said:Wow, who would want to do that?