How to start MATLAB on Linux Mint 16 Mate 64-bit?

Hello, I bought MATLAB a few weeks ago and didn't note how to start the program. Really I shouldn't have to. It should be as simple as double clicking an icon. So, I tried starting MATLAB with Terminal > $ matlab > but received error: [code] $ matlab License checkout failed. License Manager Error -9 Your username does not match the username in the license file.

Troubleshoot this issue by visiting: http://www.mathworks.com/support/lme/R2014a/9

Diagnostic Information: Feature: SR_MATLAB License path: /home/username/.matlab/R2014a_licenses:/usr/local/MATLAB/R2014a/licenses/license.dat:/usr/local/MAT LAB/R2014a/licenses/trial_1926252_R2014a.lic Licensing error: -9,57.

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[Jonas]

As far I know MATLAB checks the username in the license too. You can try to activate the license for the same user which should be able to start the binary.

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[Image Analyst]

See the FAQ: http://matlab.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ#During_installation.2C_the_installer_crashes.2C_hangs.2C_gives_an_error_message.2C_does_not_authenticate_your_license.2C_or_otherwise_does_finish_installing_correctly.

[Image Analyst]

eiger's "Answer" moved there:

So, you're saying call tech support. I've already installed MATLAB and it worked after much effort and tech support, but now MATLAB is problematic again. I just need an icon to double click on really.

[Image Analyst]

Can you right click on the item in the Start menu and say "Pin to TaskBar" or "Send to desktop (create shortcut)"? Sorry, I only know how to do it in Windows.

[eiger3970]

I can't find Matlab on Linux Mint? I search for: Matlab and no results. I installed it and it ran a while ago, so it must still be on the computer.

[Image Analyst]

Sorry. I have only Windows. Call tech support and tell them you installed it but can't find it.