Ardour and Qu24

I’m using Linux - KXStudio w/Ardour I want to pick-up a laptop w/eSATA and use for live as well as mastering.
My ?, is this possible or do I need some type of DAW or will it work and connect to the Qu24 out of the box.

Please Help.

I have plugged in my QU to a linux box and ardour “just worked” in terms of multitrack playback.

So there is a good chance that you will get going.