Quamut is a collection of how-to guides launched in March 2008 by the bookstore chain Barnes & Noble. The core line of guides are all editorially written, but there is also a section of user-contributed wiki guides. Quamut is formed from quam, the Latin word for "how", and ut, the Latin word for "to". It is pronounced /ˈkʷamut/.

Quamut
Type of site
Informational with some user generated content
Available inEnglish
OwnerBarnes & Noble
CommercialFree, but with ads by Google AdSense
RegistrationNot required
LaunchedMarch 2008
Current statusActive

Like its competitors Google Knol, Squidoo, and WikiAnswers, it generates revenue by the placement of relevant advertisement using Google's AdSense program. Additionally, Quamut guides are sold online as PDFs, and a selection are available for purchase as laminated charts in Barnes & Noble stores and from bn.com.

In August 2009 Barnes & Noble shut down Quamut, though the print charts continue to be available.

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