"Most of that are drivers and platforms you won't ever use" That's the point -- developers can't test all possible hardware configurations and resulting driver

"Most of that are drivers and platforms you won't ever use" That's the point -- developers can't test all possible hardware configurations and resulting driver mixes. Some of the most often used architectures and configurations usually work pretty well out of a box, but if you had something a little more exotic, prepare to get your hands dirty. Honestly, I don't see a solution to this problem, unless some "openness" is sacrificed by signing drivers (Microsoft style).