Math 308: Linux MATLAB Setup for CalcLab

Here is a checklist for how to set up your Linux MATLAB environment on your CalcLab account. Do this either in MATLAB help sessions in Blocker 131 (Mon-Thu, 7-10 pm or Sun, 1-10 pm) or else via X-win in a TAMU open access lab.
  1. Obtain your CalcLab password label from your Math 308 instructor. Stick it in your wallet, purse, or lab manual. NOTE: Students CANNOT change their CalcLab passwords. So memorize them!

  2. After logging into your CalcLab account, SINGLE click with the left mouse button on the Firefox button in the bottom panel. (It looks like an orange fox wrapped around a blue globe.)

  3. Make the sure the CalcLab home page is your home page on your CalcLab account. If necessary, type
      http://calclab.math.tamu.edu
    
    in the web address field, then press enter. Now click on Edit, then Preferences. In the dialog box that opens, click on "Use Current Page" then on OK.

  4. Next, type in the Web address of my Math 308 class home page, then press Enter. Bookmark this page for ready reference. (Click on Bookmarks, then "Bookmark This Page.")
      http://calclab.math.tamu.edu/~belmonte/2007a_m308.html
    
    Click on "MATLAB Streaming Videos", then on the link "Written QuickStart Instructions." You are now looking at the electronic version of this piece of paper, replete with links.

  5. Here's how to set up your Linux MATLAB environment on your CalcLab account.


  6. Invoke MATLAB by SINGLE clicking on the gold hill icon in the bottom panel. Patiently wait while the program loads. When you see "Ready" in the lower left corner of the MATLAB window, you're all set. Extra codes that were written for you will now be accessible locally!

  7. Your last task is to make your MATLAB interface somewhat simpler.
Good job; you're DONE!
Please send comments, questions, or suggestions regarding agendas to Art Belmonte at "belmonte@calclab.math.tamu.edu".
Last updated Mon, 15/Jan/2007, 9:00 pm