I had the impression at the time that it was a purely timing issue rather than conscious intent to be closer to the city. Oracle was finishing up it's assimilat

I had the impression at the time that it was a purely timing issue rather than conscious intent to be closer to the city. Oracle was finishing up it's assimilation of Sun at the same time Facebook needed new digs with room to grow. Not that many properties available in the valley of that size even in a down turn...