The four freedoms[1] of free software specifically state that: > The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others (freedom 3). By doing thi

The four freedoms[1] of free software specifically state that: > The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others (freedom 3). By doing this you can give the whole community a chance to benefit from your changes. Access to the source code is a precondition for this. Emphasis in "give the whole community a chance to benefit from your changes". 1. https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.en.html#four-freedoms https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.en.html#four-freedoms