Hostal features easy control of the Host file on your computer. Hostal supports both host mapping and host blocking. Hostal supports Time to Live to prevent stale host mappings. For users on a network, Hostal detects an existing Hosts file and incorporates those settings as well. Hostal has no extensions or control panels, so it is very system friendly.
Installation is simple.
The application is distributed on a self-mounting Disk Copy disk image which can be opened with Disk Copy or Stuffit Expander. Just drag the Hostal folder from the Hostal disk to your hard drive. Hostal is distributed as shareware. You may use it for up to 30 days after which you are expected to register the software. You may use the provided Registration application to register by mail, fax, or email.