Morally, I don't think it's wrong to download an ebook if you have the dead tree edition. Legally, it's probably wrong. If I was to download HP7 as an ebook but I also bought the dead tree version, I would be ok with that.
Now, I know I can go to my library, place a reserve on HP7, when it's my time, read and and not have paid for it. If I was to download the ebook and read that, the author makes the same nothing as if I went to the library to get the book to read. Still having the ebook is illegal even if the author makes the same nothing.
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