Matlab 2011A Student Version, Linux 64

I just purchased 2011A student version but its not available for Linux 64. I asked a question earlier about 2011B being available as student, but was told B versions are not available as student version.

So what do I do now. I am on 64 bit Ubuntu. I have a 32 bit 2010A DVD but the installer does not work on 64 bit machines.

I was planning to contact Tech Support - but just wanted to post here first as well.

Thanks.

Answer 1

[Hostis]

To install matlab R2011a student version 32 bits on a 64 bits system you have to :

• run the installation script with something like "sudo /media/matlab/install -glnx86" to install the 32bits version.

Then there is a bug in the validation process so:

• download your license file (License.dat) from your account page then place it in "/usr/local/MATLAB/R2011a_Student/licenses/" or something like that, depending on the place where you've installed Matlab.

Finally, to launch Matlab :

• "matlab -glnx86 -desktop"

Answer 2

[Walter Roberson]

Installation issues should be directed to TMW Support.

There is no Linux 64 bit Student version. See

http://www.mathworks.com/academia/student_version/sysreq-r2011a/linux.html

and note the lack of listing for 64 bit Linux.

Answer 3

[Daniel Shub]

The Arch wiki has info for installing 32-bit MATLAB on 64-bit Linux. There are differences between Arch and Ubuntu, but I would guess you could use it as a template.