*chop*
I have done many hobby projects in linux.Right now im studying "Advanced programming in unix environment" by Richards. But i feel all this is gonna get wasted if i dont get a "good" job.
well why not put up those hobby projects online. if there is some stuff others could benefit from , then maybe put the source under some license for others to use & improve. & mention all this on ur resume.
That is one way and _may_ work out if given time. But the problem is for real... students who want to concentrate on this area don't get as many as opportunities. Most jobs require experienced people... so what is the fresher to do?
Perhaps we need to look at this in a serious way.
Regards,
ah