been somewhat controversial, as the clone switches are cheaper and of unknown but almost definitely different quality/durability. However, as of 2016, Das Keyboard discontinued the use of Greetech switches to use only the Cherry brand for MX switch type. In June 2016, the "Das Keyboard 5Q" was introduced on Kickstarter. The new keyboard was to be cloud connected, allowing various online services to send signals to the keyboard which would result in various lighting effects. Backers were promised delivery in January 2017, but Das Keyboard encountered over a year of delays. Most backers did not receive their keyboards until the second quarter of 2018. The accompanying software only functions on Windows, despite the promise of full cross platform support of Mac and Linux. The open source project DieFarbe, not endorsed by Das Keyboard, attempts to implement the Windows driver's feature set for other operating systems. The 4Q and 5Q models are now available for linux as well as windows. Security concerns After Metadot Corporation's attempts to censor an alternative, open source driver, security concerns arose. Das Keyboard 5Q's cloud connection driver was questioned by some users due to the possibility of being a remote keylogger. See also Unicomp FrogPad Happy Hacking Keyboard Model M keyboard Optimus Maximus keyboard Touch typing Keyboard layout changer References External links Official Das Keyboard homepage Metadot Corporation (maker of Das Keyboard) Computer keyboard models