>Hi Vlad,
>
>In this file I see only one line with IP address and localhost. Can I just repeat this line and type my server name instead of localhost?

Yes

>
>So far this thread helped me to identify the correct address for trying ASP on my computer :)
>

Well, if network you're in is large, administrators should use DNS service on server and local DNS names resolution. We use it here, so I do not require to change "hosts" file in any case.

>If I add this line, does it mean, that anybody can access everything on my computer using this address?
>

NO. This is for local computer TCP/IP services only. See my previous comment.

>>Hi!
>>
>>It is used automatically by TCP/IP. You just add a few lines there that describe host name and it's IP address.
>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>Can I configure my computer to read from the 'HOSTS' file? How?
>>>
>>>Thanks...