Matlab: Install/ Tips/ Utilities in Linux/ Ubuntu

For 32-bit : only the latest Matlab R2012a is suitable
From Matlab R2012b is only designed for 64-bit linux

Install matlab in linux/ ubuntu

./install


How to create a new shortcut in desktop linux/ ubuntu

Install app:  sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends gnome-panel
Create new: gnome-desktop-item-edit ~/Desktop/ --create-new
Command: /opt/MATLAB/R2012a/bin/matlab -desktop



Common Errors
Internal error 2: Could not determine the path of the     MATLAB root directory


Matlab does not work well, if your installed directory is located in : /usr/local/
e.g.: /usr/local/MATLAB/R2013a/bin/

Move to the user directory: mv /usr/local/MATLAB  /opt/.
Create the symbolic link:   cd /bin
Create the symbolic link:   ln -s /opt/MATLAB/R2013a/bin/matlab