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
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page generally maintains cross-platform parity, with most examples and instructions using Linux/Unix conventions (e.g., SSH, Bash, HDFS commands). However, in the 'Access files from outside cluster' section, Windows-specific tools (Azure PowerShell, AzCopy for Windows) are listed, and Azure PowerShell is only available for Windows. The table lists Windows tools explicitly and sometimes before their Linux equivalents, which may suggest a slight Windows bias in tooling recommendations.
Recommendations
  • Provide explicit Linux alternatives for all listed Windows-only tools (e.g., suggest Bash scripts or Python SDK for tasks handled by Azure PowerShell).
  • Ensure that Linux tools are mentioned first or in parallel with Windows tools to avoid perceived prioritization.
  • Add more Linux/Unix command-line examples for interacting with Azure Storage outside of HDInsight (e.g., using Azure CLI, REST API, or SDKs).
  • Clarify in the tooling table that Azure PowerShell is Windows-only and suggest alternatives for Linux users.
  • Where possible, include example workflows for both Linux and Windows environments, especially in sections discussing external access and automation.
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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
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Clean Clean

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