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_tools
powershell_mention
windows_first
Summary
The documentation is generally Linux-focused, as expected for HDInsight on Linux, but there are some signs of Windows bias. Windows tools such as PowerShell and Visual Studio are mentioned as options for accessing Azure Data Lake Storage Gen1, and these are listed before or alongside Linux alternatives. The documentation also references the Azure portal (a web-based tool commonly used on Windows) and provides links to Windows-centric SDKs (.NET, Visual Studio) before some Linux-friendly options. However, most command-line examples use Bash and Linux utilities, and there is no exclusive use of Windows-only tools.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux-specific alternatives for all Windows tools mentioned (e.g., alternatives to PowerShell and Visual Studio for Data Lake access).
  • When listing tools or SDKs, alternate the order or explicitly group Linux and Windows options to avoid implicit prioritization.
  • Include examples using Linux-native utilities (e.g., curl, jq, Bash scripts) wherever Windows tools are referenced.
  • Add explicit notes or sections for Linux users when referencing Windows-centric tools, clarifying how to achieve the same tasks on Linux.
  • Consider including cross-platform instructions for SDK installation and usage, highlighting both Linux and Windows environments.
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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 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