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
The documentation demonstrates a subtle Windows bias in the 'Install web server' section, where users are instructed to open a PowerShell prompt if on Windows, and a Bash prompt if on Mac or Linux. The SSH command examples use Windows-style paths ('.\Downloads\myKey.pem'), which may confuse Linux users. The order of instructions consistently lists Windows before Linux/Mac, and PowerShell is mentioned as the default terminal for Windows users, while Bash is for others. There are no Linux-specific tools or patterns highlighted, and the documentation does not provide explicit Linux command-line examples for file paths or alternative shell usage.
Recommendations
  • Provide both Windows and Linux/Mac command examples, especially for SSH commands and file paths (e.g., use '~/Downloads/myKey.pem' for Linux/Mac).
  • List Linux/Mac instructions before Windows, or present them side-by-side to avoid implying Windows primacy.
  • Mention common Linux terminals (e.g., GNOME Terminal, Konsole) alongside Bash, and clarify that PowerShell is specific to Windows.
  • Add notes about file path differences between Windows and Linux/Mac.
  • Ensure parity in troubleshooting steps and tips for both platforms.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-24 00:00 #294 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-23 00:00 #290 failed Clean Clean
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
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
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 Clean Clean

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