Welcome to the Hosse frequently asked questions page. Here you can find information and help regarding the installation and use of Java and for those experiencing technical difficulty in general with Hosse.
The Hosse Real-time Visualisations won’t load on my machine.
-Do you have a version of Java correctly installed on your machine?
What is Java?
-Java is a computer programming language created by Sun Microsystems. Java is used mainly on the Internet and uses a virtual machine which has been implemented in most browsers to translate Java into a specific application on different computer system. The most common Java programs are applications and applets. Applications are standalone programs and applets are similar to applications, but they don’t run standalone. Instead, applets adhere to a set of conventions that lets them run within a Java-compatible browser.
Where can I get Java?
-Please click this button below, it will automatically begin the Java download from the official Java website.
I’ve installed Java, how do I test whether Java is working on my computer?
-Go to this link, it will take you to the Java website where it will automatically test and inform you if Java is installed and working correctly.
Top 15 Java Issues
-Please visit Java’s web site for a list of common problems with Java.
-Go to common problems with Java.
I’ve tried all of the above, and it still won’t work!
-Your computer hardware may not be sufficient to run these visualisations.
-Although Hosse Real-time does not require a state of the art machine to run, it does however, have some hardware and software requirements.
-They require the latest version of your preferred web browser as these allow advanced Java plug-ins.
-They require at least, 1gb of system memory, Pentium 4 processor, and Geforce 6+ with 128mb on board memory or equivalent graphics card to run. Pixel shader version 2 is required.
-Users with on board Intel graphics cards will not be able to view Hosse Real-time visualisations.
-If all else fails, drop us an email Info@Hosse.co.uk where we will be more than happy to help.
