| Test | Procedure | Result |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Launch | Start Menu > MATLAB R2018b | Splash screen loads, no license error. |
| Version Check | >> version in command window | Returns 9.5.0.944444 (R2018b). |
| Toolbox Access | >> ver | Lists Signal/Image toolboxes as installed. |
| Simulink Test | >> simulink | Library browser opens without Java errors. |
| Batch Mode | matlab -batch "disp('OK')" from CMD | Outputs "OK". |
After the file copy finishes:
Once the file copying is complete, the installer will move to the Activation phase. install matlab 2018b
Before proceeding, verify the following: Click Finish
| 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) | | Test | Procedure | Result | |
Open a terminal and install these packages (R2018b expects older versions of libfreetype):
sudo apt update
sudo apt install libxft2 libxext6 libxmu6 libxt6 libc6 libstdc++6
sudo apt install libfreetype6 libfontconfig1
Unlike modern MATLAB versions that demand SSDs and 16GB of RAM, R2018b is relatively lightweight by today’s standards, but check these minimums: