SOLVED What is OpenAL?

[Alan Sh]

I've just done the Anni update on my laptop. It went OK and my system is useable (although I can't see what is improved).

I was checking through the list of installed programs and I've noticed OpenAL is there - installed at the same time as the Anni update (yesterday). Does anyone know what it is?

Thanks

Alan

 

[Norton]

Alan OpenAl is a cross-platform audio application programming interface (API). It is designed for gamers that use 3D multi channel audio.
It's not for me, I'm not a gamer, but have to take whatever MS desires to push my way.

 

[Trouble]

Looks like it's used by a lot of games, and some hardware devices like Creative Audio cards, Go Pro devices, etc. mainly for enhanced 3D audio effects, whatever those are.

 

[Norton]

Trouble The 3D effects are deafness, headaches and structural damage. Generation X will all have severe hearing loss before they are 30 yrs.old.

 

[Trouble]

Just as long as they're having fun doing it, I suppose.
Someone has to keep the hearing aid companies in business, along with the eye glass / contact industry.

 

[Alan Sh]

SO, it looks like when the Anni version was installed, it also re-installed a few apps. This one came with my Garmin installation. There are others also with the 22/8 install date as well.