Qunu is a next-generation expertise matching service which uses an instant messaging to connect in real time people who have software or tech-related questions with experts who are passionate and willing to help. It uses a web-based Jabber IM client to connect and search for experts. It’s different to the ones you’ve seen because with Qunu.com a person is contacting and asking for live help unlike other anwering services which either search pages or have to wait untill someone reads and replies to it. you don’t have to wait around for your answer. You can ask the expert directly and get your answer immediately. What’s more, you can ask follow-up questions, again, in real time.

Also, if you’re an expert in something and want to provide help to others, Qunu requests come in through your existing IM client software, so there’s no need to monitor forums or websites anymore.

connect in real time people who have software or tech-related questions with experts who are passionate and willing to help.

Searching for experts is easy too, Simply enter your query into the search field above. Qunu will return a list of experts who are online and possibly able to help. Please be polite and considerate of their time — you’re getting it for free. It’s easy. First, add quser@qunu.com to your contact list in almost any Jabber-enabled IM client. Then, request authorization and follow the instructions given to ‘tag’ yourself with various topics.