On Wednesday 08 August 2001 07:14 am, you wrote:

> 	This is rather ironic, suffice to say I was building a new PC with some
> horsepower for use in a personal novel sound/music synthesis project.
> I've done patent searches on the scheme I was developing, and no one
> else has done it.
>
> 	Oh well, I think I can finish building the box, and finally start
> cutting code.

I'd consider including it as part of your presentation to prospective 
employers. It can't hurt to show them that you're interested enough in 
different technical topics that you pursue them on your own.

And if the code or electronic design is novel, well-written, or interesting, 
add it to your portfolio. Can't hurt (as long as you're talking to technical 
people).

The first step is to get past the HR drones who are just trying to whittle 
down the piles of applications. Try to get to someone who knows something 
technical instead.

-- 
Ned Konz
currently: Stanwood, WA
email:     ned at bike-nomad.com
homepage:  http://bike-nomad.com