Examples of free software elevator pitches

Please add below the elevator pitch you use to explain to people what free software is all about. This is meant as an inspiration and resource for others to copy and use themselves.

Elevator pitches for a general audience

Miriam's favorite elevator pitch: "I use libre software because I want to control the technology that surrounds me instead of the technology controlling me and I want to run software anywhere and how I like, adjust it to my needs, and share it with friends. It comforts me tremendously to know that a whole community of free software enthusiasts checked the source code of the software I use and made sure it does what it's supposed to do and nothing else. I think a free society needs free software!"

Elevator pitches for students and teachers

Elevator pitches for people working in government