I agree with your comments but I feel that contributions to opensource projects are good for your soul and good for your CV even if they're only used by a handf

I agree with your comments but I feel that contributions to opensource projects are good for your soul and good for your CV even if they're only used by a handful of people in the world. I've found that hobby code I've worked on is much better quality than the stuff done to deadline during working hours. Its a good to be able to say 'see my code at myproject.blah.org' and give prospective employers a chance to see what you're capable of. I'm impressed that you've written a CD burner even if I've never used it.