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_shell_tip
Summary
The documentation provides AzCopy command examples that are generally cross-platform, but repeatedly highlights Windows Command Shell (cmd.exe) usage in tips, specifying double quotes for Windows and single quotes for other shells. This places Windows-specific guidance before Linux/macOS equivalents, and does not provide explicit Linux/macOS command-line examples or shell-specific notes beyond quoting. No PowerShell-specific examples or Windows-only tools are present, but the documentation does subtly prioritize Windows shell patterns.
Recommendations
  • Provide explicit Linux/macOS shell examples alongside Windows examples, showing both quoting conventions and any relevant differences in command usage.
  • Rephrase tips to mention Linux/macOS first or equally, e.g., 'Use single quotes in Linux/macOS shells and double quotes in Windows Command Shell (cmd.exe)'.
  • Add a section clarifying cross-platform usage, including any environment-specific considerations (such as escaping, permissions, or installation differences).
  • Include a table or sidebar summarizing quoting and syntax differences between Windows, Linux, and macOS shells.
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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 Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased

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