Free software means freedom - freedom for all, for developers and for users of the software.
Free software gives to developers the possibility to build upon the work of others without the need to pay a lot of money or to sign nondisclosure statements and licenses. There is a pool of libraries and applications from which everyone can take what he needs and use it providing he will contribute to the pool if he manages to get done something new. This takes off the burden of buying pieces of software you need to get your work done or making them all by yourself. Every user can choose the tool which suits most his needs and adapt it to suit his needs even better and what's more, he is free to help his neighbors. Free software takes down the barriers between developers and users, because it provides faster feedback and gives everyone the possibility to contribute to the common goal - better software for the people.