FWIW, many core Linux tools (e.g. tar, gzip/gunzip) work* well, and tools like gcc/g++, Mono and CMake work* well in current insiders builds.
* By "work", we mean, they work in our scenario testing. If you find issues, please log bugs at https://aka.ms/winbashgithub.
I do what I can to report issues but frankly I do pretty basic development and hit an immediate brick wall with this stuff. I can't believe I'm celebrating Cygwin both for stability and breadth of packages. It's nuts.
I don't expect you guys to demo tensorflow. I'm simply saying that getting Redis limping borders on false prophecy.
EDIT: Maybe it's bug #313? Anyway the Microsoft I used to know wouldn't release stuff like this. Step 1 fire all the testers. Step 2 "let the community vote." Step 3 is not profit.
Here, I just built TensorFlow on my Surface while sitting here in an airport. Here's a screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/WlNNuVt.png
I'll try some more complex TensorFlow examples on the plane.
I'm sorry you're having (or had) issues with the build on your machine, but your negativity is kind of a bummer. We're happy to help chase down filed bugs.
My solution? Wait for Windows update to change every Windows component, in hopes that I can then maybe run cmake in a console window.
Like I said, I appreciate the recent progress, but this is exactly the type of goofy situation you used to jump up and down about years ago.