Scanned relativity books on the internet

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the availability and legality of scanned books on relativity found on the internet. Participants explore the implications of copyright laws and the accessibility of older texts in the context of public domain status.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests a link to scanned relativity books previously shared on the forum.
  • Several participants assert that sharing such materials is illegal.
  • Another participant provides a link to a resource that may contain scanned relativity books.
  • Some participants argue that copyright laws can be complex, noting that works may enter the public domain after a certain period, but determining this can be challenging.
  • A suggestion is made about accessing Usenet for technical e-books, implying alternative avenues for finding such materials.
  • One participant emphasizes the distinction between legalities and the moral implications of copyright laws.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the legality of sharing scanned books, with some insisting it is illegal while others suggest that it may not be, depending on copyright status.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the complexities of copyright expiration and public domain status, which remain unresolved and depend on specific legal interpretations.

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I have found some time ago on the forum a link to the internet where old relativity books are presented in a scanned variant. Please repeat it.
Thanks
 
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That is illegal.
 
DaveC426913 said:
That is illegal.
Not necessarily. Copyrights do expire eventually. At that point the work is considered "public domain" and may be freely copied. However, in practice it is very difficult to determine if a particular copyright has expired.
 
DaveC426913 said:
That is illegal.

While legalities of a sovereign state are absolute, the morals and ethics from which they are derived are completely relative.
 

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