Can someone exfiltrate the VMWare source so that it can be distributed at a later date once Avago (Broadcom) cease?

A friend of mine said that VMWare was still the best VM platform due to the ecosystem that built around it, so it'd be nice if it could be preserved for later resurrection.

I know time moves on quickly, but it'd be a shame to lose it entirely.

I know this is promoting criminality, but there's something wrong with society if this is deemed criminal.

Disclaimer: don't (be a hero)