[Scilab-users] Installing Scilab under Linux (Mint / aka Ubuntu)

[Claus Futtrup]

Hi there

I've installed Linux Mint 19 (MATE) and installing Scilab using the 
Software Manager doesn't work. I cannot get the GUI to show up (CLI 
works fine). There are several bug reports out there, but AFAIK no 
remedy. P.S. Upon first installation I did check and see that the GUI 
worked, but it never worked since and uninstalling + installing (incl. 
the CLI, and BTW also including reboots) doesn't work.

Therefore I decided to download the Linux 64-bit package from scilab.org 
... when unpacked, I see there's not an installer ... but as the README 
says, launching ./bin/scilab gives me the GUI (yaayh!)

The question is - from unpacking the software, how am I supposed to 
install this already compiled scilab in my Linux? ... Am I supposed to 
leave it in my /home directory? ... Sorry for my lack of knowledge here. 
I hope for some kind help.

Best regards,

Claus


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