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
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page for Azure HDInsight configuration settings shows evidence of Windows bias. Several configuration properties reference Windows-specific paths and tools (e.g., 7z.exe, winutils.exe, JAVA_HOME, SCALA_HOME, SPARK_HOME) with Windows-style paths (C:\, D:\), and the mention of 'windows OS only' for winutils.exe. There are no equivalent Linux examples, paths, or instructions, and the Windows tools are mentioned first and exclusively.
Recommendations
  • Add equivalent Linux configuration examples for properties such as 7z, JAVA_HOME, SCALA_HOME, SPARK_HOME, using Linux-style paths (e.g., /usr/bin/7z, /usr/lib/jvm/java-8-openjdk-amd64/).
  • Clarify which settings are OS-specific and provide guidance for both Windows and Linux users.
  • Include notes or tables showing both Windows and Linux default paths and installation instructions for required tools.
  • Avoid mentioning Windows tools exclusively; ensure Linux alternatives are referenced where applicable.
  • Where a tool is Windows-only (e.g., winutils.exe), explain its purpose and provide Linux equivalents or note that it is not required on Linux.
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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
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased