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GPL FAQ #GPLRequireSourcePostedPublic

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Excerpt: The GPL does not require you to release your modified version, or any part of it. You are free to make modifications and use them privately, without ever releasing them.
Locator: GPL FAQ #GPLRequireSourcePostedPublic
Applies to: Internal use and private modification do not require releasing source
Supports rules: Internal use and private modification do not require releasing source
Sources: Frequently Asked Questions about the GNU Licenses