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
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias primarily through the use of Windows-style environment variables (e.g., %HADOOP_HOME%), references to Windows-centric configuration paths, and the absence of explicit Linux examples or Linux-specific instructions. Windows tools and patterns (such as referencing Azure PowerShell for data copy) are mentioned, while Linux equivalents (such as Bash scripts or Linux command-line tools) are either omitted or not given equal prominence. The documentation does not provide parity in examples or instructions for Linux users, despite Hadoop's strong presence in Linux environments.
Recommendations
  • Include Linux-specific examples for configuration paths (e.g., $HADOOP_HOME instead of %HADOOP_HOME%).
  • Provide explicit instructions and examples for both Windows and Linux environments when referencing file paths, environment variables, or command-line operations.
  • Mention and demonstrate Linux-native tools (such as azcopy, Bash scripts, or Linux CLI) alongside Windows tools like Azure PowerShell.
  • Ensure that any references to configuration files, directory structures, or scripts are shown in both Windows and Linux formats.
  • Add a section or callouts for common Linux migration patterns and troubleshooting steps.
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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 Clean Clean
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Clean Clean
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

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