borg,
Just like with every OS, Linux too has conventions when it comes to installing Programs. RPM packages are usually installed under the /usr/bin and the documentation, under /usr/share/man
Agreed, it is not obvious - but once you get the hang of it, command line usage is a lot quicker and efficient then GUI based usage. You can figure things out yourself, if you take the time to explore. Most people are too afraid lest something terrible happens, or in some cases, just plain lazy.
Coming to driver installation, not every driver that comes for windows has a setup program bundled with it. You still need to have a moderate level of expertise before you install drivers for your new hardware - even under windows.
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