I have HP Notebook, the model is 15-ac029nm. I went and downloaded Debian 8.7 .iso image, the one with additional non-free firmware just in case (pls don't hate me).
Now, since my notebook has dual graphic cards, Intel HD and Radeon, I've read on wiki pages it could cause some problems. Installation boots fine, there are minor problems with wi-fi (it asks for realtek firmware, which bugged me), but ethernet works good enough. I figure it will be trivial to install the right wi-fi firmware after. I've checked if Secure boot is on, it is not.
EDIT: Wi-fi works but you need broadcom-sta-source package. Build it with module assistant and install with:
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m-a a-i -t broadcom-sta-source
Afterwards load the module with:
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modprobe wl
Current OS is Windows 10, which did not come pre-installed. Will that cause problems, or it will be perfectly fine to dual-boot (for now)?
TL;DR:
1. My rig is HP Notebook 15-ac029nm, with Windows 10 on it.
2. Secure boot is disabled.
3. Dual graphics
4. Wi-Fi needs non-free firmware, not a problem.
5. Will opt for GNOME desktop.