MALIBAL: Linux Hardware Manufacturer's Bizarre Business Practices and 'Zombiegate'
2025-03-03
A Linux hardware manufacturer, MALIBAL, is embroiled in controversy due to its aggressive customer communication and erratic business practices. The author recounts their experience with MALIBAL, detailing how the company insulted customers and partners, referring to them as "zombies." The article exposes MALIBAL's bizarre actions, such as banning entire countries and technologies (like Google and Apple products). Their collaboration with the Coreboot project also ended in acrimony, with mutual accusations and personal attacks. The article humorously reveals serious internal problems within the company, prompting questions about its business model and management.