Windows Matlab to Linux Matlab

I am going to switch from Windows Matlab to Linux Matlab. WIll I be able to run my old m-files on the linux matlab?

Answer 1

[dpb]

Again as another poster asked very similar query, up to the point they use OS-specific features or such things as COM interfaces to Excel or the like.

Base Matlab and toolboxes at equivalent rev levels are pretty much compatible but obviously the OS you're operating on and what one is trying to do in the m-files can make a big difference.

[Walter Roberson]

Not all toolboxes are available for all operating systems.

Answer 2

[Jan]

When the M-code uses the function to avoid system dependencies already, there are only tiny differences. Most of all files and paths should not be hard coded, commands like fullfile, filesep, pathsep, userpath etc solves these problems.

User defined MEX files must be recompiled and tested.

Some OS dependencies cannot be avoided like getting environment variables or slightly different appearances of GUI elements, installed fonts, different rounding effects for numerical computations and the API behavior (e.g. under Linux the window under the mouse can get the focus without a click and without getting to the front).