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They're software companies. Some people don't see writing software as engineering. I write software daily and I wouldn't call myself an engineer. The guys I wor
by 72deluxe 13y ago
They're software companies. Some people don't see writing software as engineering. I write software daily and I wouldn't call myself an engineer. The guys I work with who design electrical circuitry and my dad who worked on engine mountings and vehicle components - I would call them engineers.
Perhaps Google and Facebook should be software companies with an advertising edge?
- matteyes 13y agoFacebook is an advertising company with a software edge. They make something like 90% of their money selling media space. The Facebook "product" is, now, nearly indistinguishable from a marketing gimmick. The real product is the users, access to which they sell for their profits.
- XorNot 13y agoThe same could be said of Google.