[vharuck]

>Isn't that basically Genetic Programming?

Never heard of that, but looks very interesting. Thus the adage is reinforced for me, "If you think you're ignorant, just say what you know and wait for smarter people to correct you."

But, going by Wikipedia, genetic programming uses a predefined and controlled selection process. A self-editing computer virus would be "selected" by successfully spreading itself to more hosts. "Natural" selection style.