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Hostal - 1.3.4

Local IP address mapping tool

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All Time:	(3.3)
Version 1.3.4:	(4.0)
Selected Version:	1.3.4
Release Date:	2004-02-17
License:	Commercial
Downloads (version 1.3.4):	1,376
Downloads (all versions):	25,115
Price:	$7.95

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Product Description:

User friendly DNS database software for novices and advanced users. Allows local IP address mapping by creating a Hosts file for your computer. Local IP mapping can help speed up web surfing, and allows content filtering by blocking designated hosts. Easy to use database makes managing a Hosts file a snap. Available for Classic Mac OS or Mac OS X.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2
Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.0
Mac OS Classic

Additional Requirements:

PPC
Mac OS 8.5 or higher with CarbonLib
or
Mac OS X 10.0 or higher

Feedback Summary:

Version 1.3.4:
Overall Rating:	(4.0)	Features:	(4.0)	Support:	(4.0)
Ease of Use:	(5.0)	Quality / Stability:	(4.0)	Price:	(5.0)

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Got hosts working when nothing else would - Version: 1.4.2, 1/12/2008 04:04PM PST

decadence

I had spent a lot of time playing around on the command line trying to get lookupd to use my hosts file, as well as downloading different (incorrectly formatted) hosts files. With hostal, I was up and running instantly.

Strips out ads on web pages - Version: 1.3.5, 11/11/2005 10:20PM PST

unknown user--2008

Use Safari's activity window to see where the ads are coming from, then use Hostal to block those domains. Web pages clean up great! Contrary to the user manual, it does not appear you need to restart your Mac under OS X for the changes to take effect. Perhaps just clear the cache or restart your browser.

Easier than setting up your own, and works - Version: 1.3.4, 4/5/2004 12:08PM PST

(1 of 1 users found this comment useful)

JDar

After getting ready to put my own hosts file implemetation in OS X.3.3 I discovered Hostal. It works, works easily and without any visible problems. For those concerned about pw entry directly into program, Little Snitch isn't reporting any calling out by Hostal. I'll trust it, pay for it, use it.