I just got this laptop and I like it because it's very light and easy to carry around. However, I need to have Ubuntu or some flavor of Linux installed in it for programming work.
When I tried to install Ubuntu in a dual boot setup, the installation succeeds. However, it never boots to grub or Ubuntu. Here are some of the bios settings I've tried to fiddle with to no success:
- enable/disable Secure Boot
- reordered boot ordering so that boot from Windows boot sector is in the last spot
- enabled the F12 boot selection shortcut. It only shows windows boot.
From other forums, I read that some Acer models allow you to select which UEFI file Secure Boot uses for booting. This is not present in the bios of this machine.
Lastly, I also tried installing Linux as a sole OS. The install succeeded but when I tried to boot, it showed the graphic with the HD and the Magnifier with the text "No Bootable Device".
Help?