Installing and Using MATLAB on Mac OS X

Installation

The typical MATLAB installation installs

• X Windows (XFree86/XDarwin)
• X Window Manager (OroborOSX)
• MATLAB and associated products

Although a complete installation can take some time, there is an installation utility that simplifies the process greatly. The installation utility installs all three components necessary for a complete installation. The following sections fully describe the steps you must follow to install the products.

Getting Ready to Install

These instructions describe how to install the MathWorks Release 13 products on a single system in either a stand-alone workstation or file server environment. The software is ordinarily installed on a single file system. This can be an individual user's computer in the case of a stand-alone workstation, or a central file server for networked installations.

Distribution

The MathWorks products are distributed on a set of CDs or over the Internet. (Depending on your license option, you may also receive additional CDs containing the Windows version of the software.) For a detailed list of the files, see the MATLAB Directory Structure chapter in the Installation Guide for UNIX.

Before You Install

Before you run the Installer utility:

• Make sure you have the licensing information that you received from The MathWorks via e-mail when you purchased your software. See Product Licensing for more information.
• Make sure your system satisfies the requirements of the software you intend to install. For more information, see System Requirements.

Product Licensing

Starting the Installation Process