I know months have passed since this thread was created but it can be useful to other people.
Linux can be installed and used as daily driver (I do that with Manjaro). It requires a bit of tinkering but nothing impossible. You can read this thread and see if it's a viable thing for you. There...
I confirm that your workaround is working on Proteus VIII.
I know you wrote this a long time ago, but I'll answer again since it could be helpful for others. I think this is easily fixable. I had the same problem, after installing GRUB didn't show up, it was booting directly into Windows. From...
I think you are my hero. I have a Proteus VIII and I'm having the same problem. I can boot Windows and Manjaro, but I tried Ubuntu, deepin and gparted with no luck. Hitting f12 wasn't showing the usb device. I'll try your workaround as soon as I can and I'll investigate more about this issue. I...