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_first
powershell_heavy
Summary
While the documentation is focused on Linux, there is evidence of Windows bias in the deployment instructions. PowerShell examples are provided alongside bash/Cloud Shell examples, and the PowerShell instructions are presented immediately after the bash instructions, rather than in a separate Windows-specific section. There is also a subtle prioritization of Azure portal workflows, which are more familiar to Windows users, and no mention of Linux-native tools or patterns beyond the Azure CLI and SSH.
Recommendations
  • Move PowerShell instructions to a clearly marked Windows section or appendix, and ensure bash/Linux instructions are presented first and more prominently.
  • Explicitly state that PowerShell instructions are for Windows users, and bash/Cloud Shell instructions are for Linux/macOS users.
  • Provide additional Linux-native examples, such as using scp for file transfer, or systemd for service management, where relevant.
  • Highlight Linux-specific troubleshooting steps and tools (e.g., journalctl, systemctl) for managing the IoT Edge runtime.
  • Consider including a table or callout comparing Windows and Linux workflows, making it clear which steps apply to which platform.
  • Ensure that all CLI commands use bash syntax by default, with PowerShell alternatives clearly marked as optional.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
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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
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
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2025-08-22 00:01 #88 completed 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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