Ubuntu USB Boot Problem

Hey Folks
I've created a bootable USB stick with Ubuntu on it. I was able to boot from this stick with my 2011 Macbook Air and it worked fine. However when I try the same from my 2009 Mac Mini the USB stick doesn't show up when booting while pressing alt. I'm running OS X 10.9.4 on boWhat's the problem and how can I install Ubuntu from my USB stick?

I also have a 2009 Mini, it is currently running Mavericks and hosting a Server 2012 VM and processing a Bitcoin blockchain.
The only thing I've done to it is put in a solid state drive for Mavericks to run on and the VM is running on an external Firewire drive.
So, running Ubuntu from the MacOS, is a walk in the park to this generation of Mac Mini.
As to why it doesn't USB boot, I don't know off the top of my head... some older Macs don't have the same boot options??

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