How I installed Mathematica 8 in Linux (Ubuntu 10.10)

**dyoxin** · August 13th, 2011

I'm also stuck on the "Product Registration". (I'm using Gentoo, so it isn't an Ubuntu-specific issue)

**BeRoot ReBoot** · August 21st, 2011

bump, anyone have the slightest idea what's wrong here?

As a side note, I've been using wxMaxima (it's in the repos) for my Mathematics and Physics needs since Mathematica has failed me. It's an OK replacement for my needs and I will be using it in my classes instead of relying on uni-provided Mathematica licences to teach this semester (I'm an instructor for Linear Algebra 101 & 102 and Modern Physics). Seeing as how Maxima is Free, open source software, I'd encourage all current Mathematica users on Linux to evaluate whether their needs are better served by a Free product.

By the way, can the OP unmark this thread [SOLVED]?

**evanigma** · September 14th, 2011

Following the instructions in this post helped me to get past the registration screen.

**rewyllys** · November 2nd, 2011

Users of Mathematica 8.0.0 may be interested in knowing that a free update to v. 8.0.4 is available during November 2011. For information, check
http://user.wolfram.com/portal/upgrade.html

**dboonz** · January 25th, 2012

Hi,

I've installed mathematica as root, and it works fine, only the manipulate command does not work: I can't change the sliders. Has anyone else had this problem too? Any solutions?

regards,

Dirk

**rewyllys** · January 25th, 2012

Originally Posted by dboonz

Hi,

I've installed mathematica as root, and it works fine, only the manipulate command does not work: I can't change the sliders. Has anyone else had this problem too? Any solutions?

regards,

Dirk

Have you downloaded and installed the Wolfram CDF Player? Its URL is:

http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/do...df-player.html

Adding this player should do the trick.