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the GPL says that i can't allow anyone to obtain a copy of a binary on my hard drive unless i also allow them to obtain the source for that binary. which means that if i don't have the source the GPL requires me to either download it and use up a ridiculous amount of hard drive space to store it, or make sure no one else can read any binaries of GPLed software on my computer.

> Also, I don't understand what you mean by wanting a licence that has more clarity than the GNU GPL. I can assure you that it is a clear licence.

the GPL says a lot more than just what you can and cannot do with software licensed under it. The entire "Preamble" is unnecessary and most of it is deceptive.

> The licenses for most software and other practical works are designed
> to take away your freedom to share and change the works. By contrast,
> the GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your freedom to
> share and change all versions of a program--to make sure it remains free
> software for all its users.

so if i have a binary of a GPLed program but don't have the source and i modify the binary using a hex editor, am i allowed to distribute the modified binary without the source?