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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page exhibits Windows bias by listing Windows-focused products (Windows Server, Windows 10/11, Hyper-V, Visual Studio, etc.) prominently and exclusively in product lists, mentioning Windows VM deployment specifically, and referencing the Windows Store for commercial app sales. There are no Linux-specific examples, tools, or instructions, nor is there mention of Linux VM deployment or open-source alternatives. The documentation does not provide parity for Linux users in terms of examples, product mentions, or usage scenarios.
Recommendations
  • Include Linux-based products and tools available through Azure for Education, such as Ubuntu, CentOS, or other Linux distributions.
  • Add explicit instructions or examples for deploying Linux virtual machines alongside Windows VM instructions.
  • Mention open-source developer tools (e.g., VS Code, Jupyter, Git) and clarify their availability for Linux users.
  • Balance product lists by including both Windows and Linux server options, and highlight cross-platform compatibility where applicable.
  • Provide guidance for students using Linux environments, including how to access and use Azure services from Linux.
  • Reference Linux equivalents for any Windows-specific tools or workflows, and avoid listing Windows tools exclusively or first.
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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
2025-08-26 00:00 #92 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Clean Clean
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2025-08-07 00:00 #73 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-06 00:00 #72 completed Clean Clean
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2025-08-03 00:00 #69 completed 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