wikibackup/choosing-the-right-version.md

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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.

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.

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