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Some frequently asked questions about Illustrative Fortran

What is IF? +

IF refers to Illustrative Fortran. IF can also refer to the Android application software first used to distribute the contents of Illustrative Fortran and bearing the same name; first published in Uptodown on March 23, 2021. It can also refer to the web version, which is known as IFW. Both the app version and the web version are two current ways in which the contents of Illustrative Fortran (IF) are being distributed to users.


What is IFW? +

IFW is the web version of the Illustrative Fortran Android application software. It can be rendered an initialism with full meaning “Illustrative Fortran Web.” It has the same content as the Android app, may differ in user interface at some point, have a slightly different way of use compared to the app, may have features not in the app, or may lack features existing in the app. It first existed in the subdomain illustrative-fortran.atwebpages.com since June 2021, before the Illustrative Fortran official website www.illustrative-fortran.com was launched on March 21, 2022. Initially, its user interface was made specifically for devices with small screens, like Android smartphones, then later optimised to be compatible with large screen devices, like PCs. At the bottom of the home page click IFW or visit directly www.illustrative-fortran.com/IFW.php.


Who can access or use Illustrative Fortran? +

Anyone. There is no restriction due to region, ethnicity, race, country, above or below 18 years of age, etc. If you experience anything in Illustrative Fortran that discriminates a race or a group of people, or not suitable for individuals under a certain age, please report immediately to the author and developer of Illustrative Fortran.


Why does Illustrative Fortran not have a corresponding application software for Windows and IOS as do for Android? +

Contents of Illustrative Fortran were first distributed to users using an Android application software bearing the same name, Illustrative Fortran (IF), even before the official website was launched. Due to costs and processes involved, it has no officially made corresponding Illustrative Fortran application software for Windows and IOS. Future projects of Illustrative Fortran may have versions for Windows and IOS released. The Illustrative Fortran web version (IFW) exists for everyone, regardless of operating system or device type. At the bottom of the home page click “IFW” or visit directly www.illustrative-fortran.com/IFW.php.


Can I get a hard copy of the Illustrative Fortran book? +

Hard copies are currently not available officially for Illustrative Fortran. If you need a hard copy, especially for personal use, print from the web version (IFW). Anything other than personal use, please refer to the terms and conditions of use of Illustrative Fortran before proceeding to make copies.


Where can I download the Illustrative Fortran application software for Android? +

Illustrative Fortran application software exist in many app stores like Uptodown, Amazon Appstore, Apkpure, Cnet, Getjar, etc. It currently does not exist in Google Play Store for some reason. Visit those app stores mentioned and search for “Illustrative Fortran,” or visit the download page (the link exists in the homepage) for a direct link to Illustrative Fortran in those app stores.


Can I make hard copies of the contents of the document parts of Illustrative Fortran? +

For personal use? Yes. Anything other than personal use, please refer to the terms and conditions of use of Illustrative Fortran before proceeding to make copies.


Can I redistribute the contents of Illustrative Fortran? +

In an application software? No. Link to the Illustrative Fortran web version (IFW). In another website? No. Still, Link to the Illustrative Fortran web version (IFW). In hard copies or soft copies like PDF? Yes, only if strictly following the terms. Please, read section 3 of the terms and conditions of use of Illustrative Fortran first.