James Newton wrote:
[snip]
>>> "During the development of a proprietary application in the workplace,
> you
>>> hit upon a unique way of solving a common programming problem which does
>>> not
>>> directly relate to the project. Will you A) publish the snippet B) Ask
>>> your
>>> boss if you can publish the snippet C) not mention the solution to 
>>> anyone
>>> but use it again at this or other jobs in the future."
>>
>> Not enough information?
>>
>
> What information would you want?

I think the danger here is that the candidate will tell me what he thinks I 
want to hear (B).

However, in most situations what is and isn't a part of the company's IP is 
clearly defined in the employment contract -- in order to be enforceable, 
the scope has to be sufficiently narrow. Hence, (A) may be appropriate. 

-- 
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist