It is because software is eating the world. Marc Andreessen (who actually sits on FB board) explained this recently[1]. Another way of seeing this, is through

It is because software is eating the world. Marc Andreessen (who actually sits on FB board) explained this recently[1]. Another way of seeing this, is through how much engineering goes on their scaling problems. [1] http://blakemasters.tumblr.com/post/22660214207/peter-thiels-cs183-startup-class-10-notes-essay http://blakemasters.tumblr.com/post/22660214207/peter-thiels...