If I release my software under The Free World Licence, can I convert to the GNU GPL later?
Yes. The Free World Licence contains a clause (Clause 5.10) that explicitly allows the software to be converted to a GNU GPL even if the software has been substantially modified by third parties since its original release. This means that if you are uncertain about whether you need the platform restriction, you can try it and still reserve the right to convert to the GNU GPL at some later date.
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