This study examines knowledge-sharing practices among professionals in the free and open-source software community. It emphasizes the concept of knowledge community by applying Bona Fide Group Theory, and explores the mechanism of knowledge sharing across boundaries from a cross-cultural perspective.

This study examines knowledge-sharing practices among professionals in the free and open-source software community. It emphasizes the concept of a knowledge community and knowledge sharing across boundaries from a cross-cultural perspective. It offers practical implications to professionals facing linguistic challenges and nourish a sustainable community culture.