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
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias in several ways. Windows is consistently mentioned before Linux when describing general device development platforms. The tools table lists Azure PowerShell as a primary tool, which is Windows-centric, and does not mention Linux-specific tools or provide parity for Linux users (e.g., Bash, shell scripts, or Linux package managers). There are no explicit Linux command examples or references to Linux-native workflows, and PowerShell is given equal prominence to Azure CLI, despite CLI being cross-platform. No Linux-specific troubleshooting or setup guidance is provided.
Recommendations
  • Ensure Linux is mentioned alongside Windows, or even first, when discussing general-purpose operating systems.
  • Add explicit Linux command-line examples (e.g., Bash) and reference Linux package managers or shell environments where appropriate.
  • Clarify that Azure CLI is cross-platform and highlight its use on Linux and macOS.
  • Provide links to Linux-specific setup or troubleshooting guides for Azure IoT development.
  • Include Linux-native tools (e.g., shell scripts, systemd services) in the tools table and documentation.
  • Balance references to PowerShell with equivalent Linux shell commands or scripts.
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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
2025-08-27 00:01 #93 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 Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased