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
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates mild Windows bias: Windows examples and tools (PowerShell, Windows Guest Agent, Windows firewall) are consistently presented before their Linux equivalents. Windows-specific instructions (e.g., using PowerShell for environment variables and firewall rules) are detailed, while Linux instructions are more fragmented and require consulting external documentation for some distributions. The initial VM deployment links also list Windows before Linux, and the Windows VM creation link is correct while the Ubuntu link appears to be a copy-paste error (points to Windows template).
Recommendations
  • Present Linux and Windows instructions in parallel, or alternate which comes first in each section.
  • Ensure Linux examples are as detailed and self-contained as Windows examples (e.g., provide explicit commands for all major distributions, not just refer to external docs).
  • Correct the Ubuntu VM deployment link to point to the actual Ubuntu template.
  • Where possible, use cross-platform tools or note platform differences explicitly.
  • Add troubleshooting tips specific to Linux distributions, matching the depth provided for Windows.
  • Review all examples and ensure Linux parity in clarity, completeness, and order of presentation.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #251 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #247 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #241 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #238 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #235 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #232 completed Biased Biased

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