[Why couldn't the X-plane modules be distributed freely since they are oficially abandoned]

the legacy products could have been distributed freely with the warning that it wont have any support

[Why couldn't the X-plane modules be distributed freely since they are oficially abandoned]

I understand why support has stopped, but I would like to know why not let the comunity support it

[Why couldn't the X-plane modules be distributed freely since they are oficially abandoned]

I'm just curious to why, I understand that the reason was due to X-plane constant changes in it's flight and engine dynamics