Install Matlab 2018b -

If you need to deploy MATLAB R2018b on 50+ lab computers, the manual method is inefficient. Use the Silent Install feature.

You will see the MathWorks installer dialog. Select:

Unlike modern bloated software, 2018b is relatively lean but still demands respect. install matlab 2018b

MATLAB R2018b is not compatible with every modern OS. Refer to this table:

| Operating System | Supported? | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Windows 11 | ❌ Unofficial | May work using compatibility mode, but not certified. | | Windows 10 (v1607+) | ✅ Yes | Fully supported (Pro, Enterprise, Education). | | Windows 7 SP1 | ✅ Yes | Support ended, but installer works. | | macOS Ventura/Sonoma | ❌ No | R2018b is 64-bit Intel only; Apple Silicon requires R2023b+. | | macOS High Sierra (10.13) | ✅ Yes | Last supported macOS for R2018b. | | Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | ✅ Yes | Native support. | | Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 | ⚠️ Partial | Requires manual dependency installation (libxft2, etc.). | If you need to deploy MATLAB R2018b on

Note: If you are running macOS Catalina or newer, MATLAB 2018b is not supported. Use a virtual machine (VMware Fusion/VirtualBox) with Mojave installed.

  • Enter your administrator password.
  • The same MathWorks login and product selection screen appears (see Windows steps #3–6).
  • Destination Folder: /Applications/Polyspace/R2018b is default (yes, they put it in a Polyspace folder for legacy reasons).
  • During installation, you may see a prompt to install Xcode Command Line Tools – click Install (required for some MEX functions).
  • After installation, you will find MATLAB_R2018b.app in your Applications folder. Drag it to the Dock for easy access.
    • sudo apt update
sudo apt install csh unzip xterm libxtst6 libxext6

    Before proceeding, verify the following: MATLAB R2018b is not compatible with every modern OS

    | Component | Requirement | |-----------|-------------| | Disk Space | Minimum 20 GB (full toolbox installation may require 30+ GB) | | RAM | 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended) | | Processor | Any x86-64 compatible CPU | | User Privileges | Administrator (Windows) / sudo (Linux) / Admin password (macOS) |