Qunu, geographically, is a small town in the South African province of Eastern Cape; Nelson Mandela was born there. In its latest incarnation, Qunu is a Q&A sight which operates in real time.
People all over the world can seek and dish out advice on practically anything. Got an unexplainable itch? Can’t figure out Ubuntu? Ask someone on Qunu. Qunu experts are real people volunteering their time to help you. Simply type your query in the Qunu homepage box and you’ll get answers immediately. You can even ask follow-up questions. If you want to be a Qunu expert, sign up; requests will come in through your IM client software.
Qunu.com In Their Own Words
“Qunu is about RIGHT NOW! Not in 5 minutes or two hours or 3 days. It is about finding and talking to someone who most likely knows what you don’t.
Qunu was originally dreamt up as a way for people to get free, live chat tech support for products, direct from those who were most passionate about those products — the users themselves. The concept has resonated hugely, and since launch in July 2006 we have amassed thousands of experts donating help sessions in tens of thousands of topic areas, which suggests that Qunu has grown beyond just tech support.”
Why Qunu.com It Might Be A Killer
There are other Q&A sites, certainly, but none operate under the generosity of others. Usually you have to pay for answers, especially if you need one on one support. Usually you’d have to wait hours even days to get an answer. With Qunu you’ll get your answer instantly without having to pay a penny.
Some Questions About Qunu.com
How are experts screened? What about questions? What guarantees that experts won’t be pestered by pranksters or spammers? What IM clients are supported? Will people really freely give away their time to answer questions, especially when they could get paid? 
