These MATLAB programs implement the major algorithms of the book 'Numerical Linear Algebra and Applications' by Biswa Nath Datta. In case you encounter any problems with the MATCOM programs, please contact Prof. Biswa Datta at the following address. Prof. Biswa Nath Datta, Department of Mathematics, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115. USA E-mail address : dattab@math.niu.edu Telephone number : (815) 753 - 6759 FAX number : (815) 753 - 1112. These M-files and user Contributed Routines which are being redistributed by The MathWorks, upon request, on an 'as is' basis. A User Contributed Routine is not a Product of The MathWorks, Inc. and The MathWorks assumes no responsibility for any errors that may exist in these routines. The copyright is with the author of the text book : Biswa Nath Datta. However, a user can modify the codes to suit his or her needs, provided that the author is acknowledged and the user does not reproduce these M-files in any form, and sell them.