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Originally Posted by HarryT
I'm pretty sure that I remember the case you're talking about (it was in Eastern Europe - Bulgaria?), and if my recollection is correct, it was not an "online library" but simply a web site illegally hosting material without the copyright holders' consent.
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Yes, all above right except of the "illegally" part. The law allows sharing (no limitations) without profit and copy right holders permission, exactly for the purpose of serving people unable to read. The moral side o fit, if you download a book you can buy and read is something else. AFAIK there is still no court decision, the lib is fully operational and this probably means the current law allows it (considering the different lawyer power behind publishing houses and the website).
My point was elsewhere though...