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Is VitalSource Legit?<\/span><\/h2>\n

VitalSource provides eTextbooks to over 7,000 institutions and over 15 million users. \u00a0They work with over 1,000 educational content providers to create interactive learning experiences to students. On VitalSource\u2019s bookshelf, there are over 40,000 eTextbooks in medicine alone – that\u2019s a lot of ground to cover. <\/span><\/p>\n

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On the digital highway, there are always speed bumps along the way. To address glitches and software issues, VitalSource provides updates and fixes – the most recent were updated versions in the summer of 2019 for MacOS, Windows and iOS. Users have to make sure their devices are compatible with the latest software updates. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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VitalSource has to comply with the DRM (Digital Rights Management) policies of each of the 1,000 textbook publishers as well as with wishes of the textbook authors. These DRM policies are there to protect copyrighted content and may prevent unauthorized copying, printing, sharing and PDF conversions. It\u2019s totally possible that the acclaimed theoretical and mathematical physicist, Professor Edward Witten told his publisher that he wants to limit access to his work on mathematics, physics, string and M-theory, especially to <\/span>Sheldon Cooper<\/span><\/a>. \u00a0Who could blame him? By the way, don\u2019t you think Witten kinda resembles another brilliant mind, Steve Jobs? <\/span><\/p>\n

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Yes, in a nutshell, VitalSource is legit. Technology is never static. VitalSource has to keep up with the changes that their partners present – whether in hardware or <\/span>software updates <\/span><\/a>(PC, Mac, iOS, or Android), and in the old-school world of textbook writing. Thus far, real humans are writing content and managing systems – though the world of artificial intelligence could be knocking on our doors in the near future!<\/span><\/p>\n

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VitalSource Ease of Use and Features<\/h2>\n

VitalSource is user-friendly and provides cool tools for the college-bound student. Check out why Comparakeet ranks them as one of the best college book rental sites: <\/span><\/p>\n