Ubuntu – USB3 Docking Station for Dell XPS 15

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So I've recently started using Ubuntu and I mist say its the first time I've used an open source / Linux destro ever and so far I'm happy and impressed with its offerings.

Now recently I've been looking to treat myself a little and purchase a new workbook.
I've decided on the Dell XPS 15: http://www.dell.com/uk/p/xps-15-9530/pd?oc=cnx9525 however I also want to be able to hook the laptop up to a docking station. One situated in my house and one in my office, with which I will use to connect a few monitors to via the docking station.

The docking station that I have been looking at is the Dell USB 3.0 Ultra HD Triple Video Docking Station D3100: http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=bsd&cs=ukbsdt1&sku=452-bboo

Now after having used ubuntu 15.04 for the past few weeks as my daily driver OS I want to know if..

a) The docking station will work with Ubuntu as I can see it requires drivers to be installed and after having a small look online, I cannot really find a definitive answer.

b) Has any one successfully run a similar set-up with the same / very similar products?

If anyone has any knowledge on the matter it would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,
Adam

Best Answer

There is now a displaylink driver for Ubuntu. Installing this in Ubuntu 15.10 fixed all problems with multiple displays on the Dell D3100.

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