When running the student version of Matlab 2007a, it is immediately noticed that running /Applications/MATLAB_SV74/bin/matlab -nojvm -nosplash in the Terminal still produces a Matlab icon in the Dock, which is now completely useless because all input and output to the program must go through the Terminal.
To keep the icon from being added to your dock, you must modify /Applications » MATLAB_SV74 » bin » maci » MATLAB.app » Contents » Info.plist. This is not a new hint, but it is important to know which file to put this in, and where to put it. The inserted text needs to be placed with the other NS-type elements, so search for:
<key>NSPrincipalClass<key>
<string>NSApplication</string>
Then insert the following directly below it:
<key>NSUIElement</key>
<string>1</string>
Now running Matlab in Terminal is more intuitive, and your Dock is clear of clutter.
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