Groups comparison

GNU/Linux kernel - 1991 to 2024
Compiled for the GNU/Linux kernel regardless of the platform. To differentiate when the same entry is also for UNIX or other *nix kernels.

Open Sound System - 1998 to 2016
An Unix sound architecture. Largely superseded by ALSA which includes an OSS emulation layer.

Linux Kernel 2.2.x - 1999 to 2007
Requires at least Linux Kernel version 2.2.x, may work on newer but this is not guaranteed.

Advanced Linux Sound Architecture - 2000 to 2021
A Linux sound architecture.

Linux Kernel 2.4.x - 2000 to 2008
Requires at least Linux Kernel version 2.4.x, may work on newer but this is not guaranteed.

Linux Kernel 2.6.x - 2005 to 2017
Requires at least Linux Kernel version 2.6.x, may work on newer but this is not guaranteed.