On 2/28/02 4:27 PM, "Samuel Jacobson" <jacobson98_at_earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> I have a question regarding the Harry Potter books and Newton and, while
> I seem to recall this issue being covered with the Lord of the Ringd
> tilliogy in October, I wanted to check.
>
> I have not read any of the Harry Potter books, yet a lot of the children
> that I teach do. And, further, I have heard that a lot of adults like the
> books as they are aparently entertaining on several levels, thus to a wide
> audience. I have thought about buying a copy, but have not as I do not want
> another book to carry around. However having the book on my Newton would
> make it very possible to read. As such I was wondering if it leagal to
> download a copy of a Harry Potter book (such as the first one, the
> Sorcerer's Stone) if I also purchase a paper copy?
>
> I do not want to do anything illegal, thus I want to make sure.
>
> Thank you all,
>
> Sam
>
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That should be fine. It really isn't any different than if you bought a CD
and burned another copy just for backup. As long as you own a copy it's ok.
Chances are, the 1st book is lighter than your newton would be, but I
haven't weighed. All the books are really good for anyone. Enjoy.
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