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From: Brian Arnold <barnold@mathworks.com>
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Subject: Re: 2007a and Mac 10.5 Leopard
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:24:09 -0400
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Leopard is supported, see:

< http://www.mathworks.com/support/sysreq/current_release/macintosh.html >

I think your issue may be with the installer not installing, I don't 
think it's related to Leopard.  I would check your download 
(re-downloading "Mac (PowerPC)") and your license file.

- Brian

John wrote:
> This particular machine is a PowerPC based machine that I am using as a test 
> machine for compatibility before upgrading other machines to Leopard.  
> 
> I downloaded the MATLAB installer directly from the website.
> 
> There is no mac or maci folder in the bin folder - looks like the installer isn't 
> creating it.
> 
> Is Leopard officially supported, or are they going to laugh at me if I call tech 
> support?  :)  
> 
> I realize that a pre-installed version of MATLAB on an upgraded machine 
> might still work - I was specifically testing the installer.
> 
> Thanks for any advice,
> 
> JAW
> 
> 
> Brian Arnold <barnold@mathworks.com> wrote in message 
> <ffvfkj$9ce$1@fred.mathworks.com>...
>> Hi John,
>>
>> Do you have a PowerPC or Intel-based Mac?  Is there a mac or maci folder 
>> in the bin folder?  What happens when you click the shortcut?  You might 
>> be better off contacting support.
>>
>> - Brian
>>
>> John wrote:
>>> I am having problems with the installer from 2007b and Leopard.  The 
>>> shortcuts are created on the desktop, but there is no executable in bin 
>>> folder...
>>>
>>> Any advice?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>>
>>> Brian Arnold <barnold@mathworks.com> wrote in message 
>>> <ffb16l$7uh$1@fred.mathworks.com>...
>>>> Hi Jerrod,
>>>>
>>>> There should be official information on www.mathworks.com regarding 
>>>> compatibility and any known issues once Leopard is available, or 
> shortly 
>>>> thereafter.
>>>>
>>>> FWIW,
>>>>
>>>> - Brian
>>>>
>>>> Jerrod wrote:
>>>>> Brian -
>>>>>
>>>>> Any updates on how Matlab behaves with the final Leopard seeds?
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm hoping to be able to upgrade next week and keep on truckin'.
>>>>>
>>>>> - J
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Brian Arnold <barnold@mathworks.com> wrote in message 
>>>>> <eu0t4c$mau$1@fred.mathworks.com>...
>>>>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> R2007a already runs natively on all Intel Macs with Mac OS X 10.4, 
> so 
>>>>>> why is this decision based on whether MATLAB works on Leopard?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The MathWorks works closely with Apple to ensure that our current 
>>>>>> releases work with significant future Mac OS updates, such as 
> Leopard.
>>>>>> However, Leopard pre-release "seeds" require non-disclosure 
>>> agreements, 
>>>>>> so an individual could be violating their NDA if they share 
> information 
>>>>>> regarding pre-release seeds.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you'd like to know whether we test or "pre-qualify" our products 
> on 
>>>>>> Apple seeds internally, we have a process for doing this, but it is not 
>>>>>> the same as formal qualification, which requires the final Leopard 
>>> release.
>>>>>> So, the best guidance I can offer is, things are looking good with the 
>>>>>> current Leopard seed.  However, if you read the Mac rumor web 
> sites, 
>>>>>> many of these web sites are indicating that Apple isn't finished yet 
>>>>>> with Leopard development and has more surprises for developers 
> and 
>>>>>> users; if they're right, our situation with regard to compatibility 
>>>>>> could change, and any information you might get now would 
> become 
>>>>> invalid 
>>>>>> by the time it ships.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So, your best bet is to not condition MATLAB or Intel Mac purchases 
> on 
>>>>>> Leopard, or information regarding MATLAB compatibility, until after 
>>>>>> Leopard has shipped.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Brian
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mac Developer
>>>>>> The MathWorks, Inc.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jeff wrote:
>>>>>>> I searched the newsgroup and google for any information on the
>>>>>>> compatibility of MatLab 2007a and the upcoming MacOSX 10.5 
>>>>> (Leopard).
>>>>>>> Has anyone run 2007a on a developer build of 10.5? My office is
>>>>>>> looking to upgrade hardware (intel macs) and this compatibility is 
> a
>>>>>>> factor in the purchasing schedule (buy now or buy after 10.5 
> comes
>>>>>>> out).
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>
> 
>