Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
This page contains Windows bias

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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.

Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page shows evidence of Windows bias in several areas. Windows-specific tools and commands (e.g., sqlcmd, robocopy, Explorer, PowerShell, RDP, Windows services) are mentioned without Linux equivalents or with Linux examples appearing later or not at all. Some workarounds and instructions are tailored for Windows environments, and Linux alternatives are missing or underrepresented. This can make it harder for Linux users to follow or adapt the guidance.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux equivalents for all Windows-specific tools and commands (e.g., suggest 'cp' or 'rsync' instead of only 'robocopy' and Explorer; show how to use 'sqlcmd' on Linux or suggest alternatives like 'mssql-cli').
  • Include PowerShell and Bash (or other Linux shell) examples side-by-side where device management or scripting is required.
  • When referencing mounting NFS shares, provide both Windows (mount command) and Linux ('mount -t nfs ...') instructions.
  • For VM guest agent troubleshooting, add steps for Linux VMs (e.g., checking waagent service status, relevant commands).
  • Review all workarounds and ensure Linux users are given clear, actionable guidance for their platforms.
  • Avoid assuming Windows as the default environment; mention both platforms equally in instructions and examples.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased