Hostblock

Hostblock is a Windows application which allows to create, manage, import and export block lists using the HOSTS file. Ideal for ad blocking! FYI: I moved the project to Codeplex a while ago. It's way easier to use when one doesn't care about UNIX.

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GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2), GNU Library or Lesser General Public License version 2.0 (LGPLv2)

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Operating Systems

Windows

Languages

English

Intended Audience

Advanced End Users, End Users/Desktop

User Interface

Win32 (MS Windows)

Programming Language

Delphi/Kylix

Related Categories

Delphi/Kylix Browsers

Registered

2008-03-19

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