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
windows_tools
windows_shell_special_handling
Summary
The documentation demonstrates mild Windows bias by mentioning Windows-specific shell behaviors and commands before their Linux/macOS equivalents, and by providing special handling instructions for Windows Command Shell (cmd.exe). The environment variable setup table lists Windows first, and guidance on quoting in AzCopy commands prioritizes Windows shell differences. However, Linux and macOS are also covered, and most command examples are platform-neutral.
Recommendations
  • Present environment variable setup instructions in alphabetical order by OS (Linux, macOS, Windows) or group Unix-like systems together for parity.
  • When discussing shell-specific quoting, mention Linux/macOS first or provide equal prominence to all platforms.
  • Add explicit PowerShell examples if Windows is mentioned, and provide equivalent Bash examples for Linux/macOS.
  • Include troubleshooting or tips sections for both Windows and Linux/macOS users, not just Windows shell peculiarities.
  • Ensure that any references to tools or patterns are balanced between Windows and Linux/macOS, and avoid assuming Windows as the default platform.
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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
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased

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