how to play it for free legally (not cracked or hacked client)
1. download the minecraft launcher on minecraft.net
2. run the launcher
3. login using any username and password
4. if login is failed... click play offline
5. you now playing minecraft legally.... but without premium feature...
EDIT: This is actually a cracked client, despite what the title says. Doing it this way will allow you to play single player, but without actually buying the game, you will not be able to play multiplayer (without the servers allowing hacked clients).
No. It's illegal. Buy the software and support an awesome game developer. That's the only way Minecraft will continue and get updates and new features.
Nope
It is not legal to sell mods, the Minecraft Australia mod or map can surely be found for free.
There is no LEGAL way to get a free premium Minecraft account. Please just buy it, it's worth the money it costs.
In order to do ANYTHING online in minecraft, you need a legal paid version of minecraft, unless you play on a cracked version.
There is no"legal" way to play Minecraft Beta SP or SMP for free. If you really want a way to do this Google give sufficient hits.
The only legal way to get "the real Minecraft" free is to have someone else buy it for you and give it to you.
There is no legal way to obtain Minecraft 1.0.0 without purchase. Minecraft Classic, however, is still available to play for free online.
Unless the download is hosted from Minecraft.net or a website that minecraft has given the writes to host the files is it legal.
Free Minecraft Is A Demo Version Of Minecraft And Its Not Premium
There is no way to get the full version of minecraft for free, but you can play Minecraft Classic for free.
You can play Minecraft Classic for free from the Minecraft webpage.
You could try running minecraft through a torrent, and getting an aggressive internet security system. However, your best bet would be to do the legal thing, and pay for your minecraft.