[Dimensio]

Since all computer programs contain program code that is common, they are "genetically related" and thus as "vitually certain" that hey all descended from some First Program.

Yet another Idiotic Creationist Analogy. While programs can sometimes be made to replicate, and possibly even replicate imperfectly, such replication is an exception, rather than the rule. Program code is not comparable to biological life forms, and you should know this.

[bvw]

While programs can sometimes be made to replicate, and possibly even replicate imperfectly, such replication is an exception, rather than the rule.

C> COPY ANCESTOR.EXE CHILD.EXE

Very uncommon DOS commands. At least anymore, because few use the DOS command line. Under Windows you just drag and drop. And don't forget DVD and CD burners! What school did you go to, btw?