Linux does not require "installation" of a driver for simple GPIO modules like HW-417-V1.2. Instead, you need to enable the GPIO subsystem and install the appropriate libraries.
Compatibility
drivers, which emulate a standard RS-232 serial port on your computer. These drivers are often pre-installed or easily downloadable from the FTDI Chip Drivers page Self-Restoring Fuse: hw-417-v1.2 driver