OpenAL was originally designed by Loki Software in the late 1990s to help port Windows games to Linux. It was intended to be an open-source, cross-platform equivalent to OpenGL but for 3D audio. When Loki folded, Creative Labs (the makers of Sound Blaster) took the reins to push the hardware-accelerated audio features of their sound cards. The Significance of 2.0.7.0
If you are running an older game on Windows 10 or Windows 11, the OpenAL 2.0.7.0 installer may require you to set its compatibility mode to "Windows 7" to execute correctly. Common Issues and Troubleshooting openal -open audio library- 2.0.7.0