<title>The fithesis3 LaTeX class for the typesetting of theses at MUNI</title>
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<h1>What is <em>fithesis3</em>?</h1>
<p><em>Fithesis3</em> is a LaTeX class for the typesetting of theses at the Masaryk University in Brno planned for release in June 2015. The class allows the users to typeset all parts (both compulsory and voluntary) of their theses in a unified manner. Historically, the <em>fithesis</em> classes were primarily used by the students of <ahref="http://www.fi.muni.cz/index.xhtml.en">the Faculty of Informatics</a> and <ahref="http://www.muni.cz/sci?lang=en">the Faculty of Science</a>. However, the students of any faculties can, and are very welcome to, use the class.
<h1>Frequently asked questions</h1>
<pclass="question">What are going to be the distinguishing features of <em>fithesis3</em> compared to the <ahref="https://github.com/Witiko/fithesis3-bt">previous fithesis classes</a>?</p>
<p>The initial analysis of status quo has not yet been finished, but the current roadmap includes the creation of a technical documentation in English, the addition of support for LaTeX typesetting engines other than pdfLaTeX, the support for fonts other than the implicit Palatino (like the Comenia Script fonts purchased by the Faculty of Informatics) and a systematic support for color printing. <em>Fithesis3</em> also recognizes that the electronic and the printed version of a thesis are two distinct documents and provides tools to typeset each of them separately without affecting the type area and hence the line breaking.</p>
<pclass="question">I tried <em>fithesis3</em> and it seems a bit rough around the edges. Why is that?</p>
<p><em>Fithesis3</em> is still in active development and currently planned for release in June 2015. If you don't require the bleeding edge features of <em>fithesis3</em>, you are advised to use <ahref="https://www.fi.muni.cz/tech/unix/tex/fithesis.xhtml">the <em>fithesis2</em> class</a>, which is stable and fully documented.</p>
<pclass="question">Do I still need to concern myself with the thesis formal requirements, if I use <em>fithesis3</em>?</p>
<p>Yes, the mere use of the class doesn't guarantee the fulfillment of any of the formal requirements, which are outlined on the websites of each respective faculty of the Masaryk University. It does, however, make the task of fulfilling these requirements a lot easier.</p>
<h1>More information</h1>
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<li><p><ahref="https://github.com/Witiko/fithesis3">The GitHub repository of <em>fithesis3</em></a> – You are welcome to try out the development version of the class. The macros provided by the class are documented in the <ahref="https://github.com/Witiko/fithesis3/blob/master/fithesis.pdf?raw=true">fithesis.pdf</a> file. Should you encounter a bug or should you wish to take part in the development, please send us either a bug report, a pull request, an <ahref="mailto:witiko@gmail.com">e-mail</a> or contact us in the <ahref="http://www.fi.muni.cz/lemma/"title="the Laboratory of Electronical MultiMedia Applications">LEMMA lab</a>.</p></li>
<li><p><ahref="https://is.muni.cz/auth/df/fithesis-sazba/">Fithesis, the typesetting of theses in LaTeX</a> – This thematic IS forum was founded to foster discussion about the typesetting of theses at the Masaryk University in Brno. You are invited to discuss any topics ranging from the <em>fithesis</em> classes to TeX and LaTeX in general.</p></li>
<li><p><ahref="https://is.muni.cz/auth/rozpis/tema?fakulta=1433;studium=670989;balik=1275;tema=234546;uplne_info=1">The Form of Theses Written in LaTeX</a>:</p>
<blockquote>This thesis provides a critical analysis of the existing LaTeX thesis typesetting styles both in the Czech Republic and abroad. Based on the analysis and the study of the <em>fithesis</em> and <em>fithesis2</em> LaTeX classes, a <em>fithesis3</em> class is built along with its documentation. The thesis itself is going to be typeset using the <em>fithesis3</em> class and will contain a set of rules and recommendations for the typesetting of theses consistent with the typesetting rules at the Masaryk University in Brno (especially those of the Faculty of Informatics).</blockquote>
<p>The incomplete text of the thesis is made publicly available as a preview document showcasing the features of <em>fithesis3</em> and can be downloaded and typeset from its <ahref="https://github.com/Witiko/fithesis3-bt">GitHub repository</a>.</p>
