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title: Choosing the right version
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# Which version of Parch Linux is right for me?	

## Parch Linux Plasma Edition

### What is Plasma Desktop?

KDE Plasma is a feature-rich and highly customizable desktop environment that offers a modern and intuitive user experience. It is known for its flexibility, extensive customization options, and a wide range of applications and tools.

![screenshot](https://github.com/parchlinux/parch-iso-plasma/raw/main/image/screenshot.png)

### Pre-Installed Applications

| Name         | Usage     | Category |
|--------------|-----------|------------|
| Tokodon         | A client to Browse the fediverse.      | Social        |
| Neochat      | A client to Browse the [Matrix].  | Social       |
| PlasmaTube | A client to watch peertube and piped youtube | Movie & Music |
| VLC | A Video Player written in QT | Movie & Music |
| Elisa | A Simple and easy to use Music Player written in cpp and Kirigami | Movie & Music | 
| Firefox | Fast, Private & Safe Web Browser | Web Browser |
| MarkNote | Take notes in Markdown | Productivity |



## Parch Linux Gnome Edition


### What is Gnome Desktop?

GNOME is a user-friendly and modern desktop environment that provides a seamless and intuitive user experience. It is designed with simplicity, accessibility, and customization in mind. GNOME offers a wide range of features and applications, including a file manager, a web browser, a text editor, and a variety of productivity tools.


![screenshot](https://github.com/parchlinux/Parch-iso-gnome/raw/main/image/screenshot.png)


### Pre-Installed Applications in Gnome

| Name         | Usage     | Category |
|--------------|-----------|------------|
| Tuba         | A client to Browse the fediverse.      | Social        |
| Fractal      | A client to Browse the [Matrix].  | Social       |
| PipeLine | A client to watch peertube and piped youtube | Movie & Music |
| Celluloid | A MPV front-end written in GTK | Movie & Music |
| G4Music | A Simple and easy to use Music Player written in vala and GTK | Movie & Music | 
| Firefox | Fast, Private & Safe Web Browser | Web Browser |
| Folio | Take notes in Markdown | Productivity |


## Which one to choose?

| Gnome | Plasma |
|-----|------|
| Less features | More features|
| Less customization, but simpler | More customization, but steeper learning curve|
| Better GTK support | Better QT support|