I've recently started using a trial version LR2.4 having used canon DPP before. I am really pleased with the LR but am a beginner at digital stuff so I'd like advice from experts.

What can these different programs do relative to each other? Guess I'm looking for an overview type answer; I get tantalising hints about the capabilities of the software from other threads, but lack the experience to understand the detail. I realise this is probably a basic question so if a moderator wants to shift it elsewhere, just let me know.

Any advice/comments/suggestions helping me explore the digital PP would be appreciated....