For released versions of Chopstx, it is OK to distribute a binary without the copy of the GNU GPL, as the license notice of Chopstx include following exception to GNU GPL. -------------------- As additional permission under GNU GPL version 3 section 7, you may distribute non-source form of the Program without the copy of the GNU GPL normally required by section 4, provided you inform the receipents of GNU GPL by a written offer. -------------------- Note that "written offer" is still needed when you distribute binary only. --