> > That's because they were stopped by one of those law things that said they couldn't > > offer the full texts of everything ever written for free to anyone who wanted them, > > unless they got explicit permission to do so from whomever might hold the rights to > > those texts. > > Sometimes I hate those law things, they get in the way of "progress" > > - Stiletto
Indeed. So do authors wanting a porche and stuff. It might be a fun ride - but I could live without it. Anyways, libraries, man. They buy the books. Or, tax-wise, you do.
Consider it high comedy....sincere tragedy....whatever...don't take it personally.
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