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
Summary
The documentation page exhibits mild Windows bias, notably by referencing Windows VHD preparation before Linux, linking only to Windows-specific instructions for VHD generalization, and omitting direct links or examples for Linux VHD preparation. While both Windows and Linux are mentioned as supported OS types, the step-by-step guidance and linked resources prioritize Windows, and Linux instructions are less visible or absent in key places.
Recommendations
  • Provide direct links and instructions for preparing a generalized Linux VHD alongside the Windows VHD instructions.
  • Ensure that examples and screenshots alternate or equally represent both Windows and Linux scenarios, especially in sections about VM image creation and authentication.
  • Explicitly mention Linux tools (e.g., qemu-img, cloud-init) and workflows where relevant, not just in passing.
  • In the prerequisites and workflow sections, list Windows and Linux options together, or alternate which is mentioned first.
  • Add parity in troubleshooting and next steps, such as linking to Linux-specific resources or FAQs.
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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
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased