I have uninstalled, then reinstalled several times. I am trying to figure some things out about how Hal works. I know Hal connects and verifies the HalTrial.lic file, which makes sense, except the name of the file. (HalTrial)
Hal also keeps re-writing the ZabaLogo.bmp file, which I do not get.
I am very paranoid about security. I have not installed a packet sniffer or sandbox for Hal because I have not seen any suspicious activity to make me bother trying it. I have seen companies put in spyware, and every time the company paid dearly for that mistake, so I do not think Hal's writers would take such a chance.
Actually, I am encouraged by Hal maybe being able to do more. If I could take this as far as I wanted, I would gave Hal access to all parts of my computer, to monitor and control it. It would be hard to slip anything weird into a script, because they are so easily studied.
Maybe they should re-name Hal to 'Master Control Program'