Location
How do I locate Matlab?
Matlab is a commercial product that you must purchase from Mathworks, the
company which produces and sells Matlab. Mathworks is a very helpful
company that not only sells Matlab and additional packages, but also
provides some free libraries and even holds conferences on the subject
(one of which your truly attended). However, the product is somewhat
pricy. You can find specific distribution information from
the Mathworks
Pricing site.
Once you purchase and install Matlab, you should be able to open it with
the click of a mouse. The newer versions, which exist for Mac, Windows,
and UNIX, are GUI-driven. Thus, for instance, if you are using Matlab for
Windows 95, you simply have to select Matlab in the Start/Programs Menu.
In UNIX, you need to type "matlab" on the command prompt (and hope you are
either at a UNIX workstation or have a good emulator program). On the
Macintosh . . . you'd better reduce the amount of psychedelic drug intake
if you still own one!