> Both are managed by the same group I highly doubt that this is this the case. >The fact is Microsoft delivered an ssh-like scripting capability that cannot

> Both are managed by the same group I highly doubt that this is this the case. >The fact is Microsoft delivered an ssh-like scripting capability that cannot do simple things like updating the OS If you measure PowerShell by its ability to perform OS updates then you are correct, it is a failure. But the fact is that this annoyance isn't caused by the shell being half baked but rather it is an API decision of a different, unrelated product. The shell provides great usability in all other aspects - that is, the whole OS and other Microsoft and 3rd party software.