How do I install MATLAB R2012a?

Solution 1:

Something's wrong here. I've installed Matlab R2012a, and the install file does not require any input file.

This should work.

Command line way.

• Open Terminal
• cd into Matlab directory ( which has the install file and is shown in your screenshot)
• sudo chmod +x ./install
• sudo ./install
• This will open a window, from where you will be able to proceed yourself.

GUI way:

• type alt+F2. this opens the run dialog
• type gksudo nautilus and hit enter
• open the Matlab directory (as shown in your screenshot)
• check if install file has execute permissions (as in your screenshot)
• Double click install. You will get a window asking you wether to display or run.
• Click on Run
• you should be able to find your way from here. this opens a window with necessary instructions.

as you see, The Command line way is easier and safer.. ;)

This is guaranteed to work. And just so you know, when you executed install, as described in your question, /usr/bin/install must have got executed. It is probably the one that complained of a missing file operand.

Solution 2:

For the error:

eval: 1: /tmp/mathworks_11425/sys/java/jre/glnxa64/jre/bin/java: Permission denied

You have to give permissions for the java to run (credits to http://kittipatkampa.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/matlab-on-ubuntu-from-install-make-launching-icon-to-uninstall/ )

After proceeding the steps by Mahesh, go to the folder

cd sys/java/jre/glnxa64/jre/bin/ (the folder that appears in your error message)

and then

chmod +x java

Ready to go. Go back to where your install file is and type

sudo sh install

The setup will (hopefully) launch.