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 demonstrates a moderate Windows bias in its guidance for copying data to Azure Blob storage. It lists Windows-centric tools (AzCopy, Azure PowerShell) first and exclusively, with no mention of Linux-native equivalents or cross-platform usage patterns. There are no explicit Linux/macOS command examples or tool recommendations, which may create friction for non-Windows users.
Recommendations
  • Include Linux/macOS-specific examples for copying data, such as using Azure CLI (az storage blob copy), rclone, or other cross-platform tools.
  • Explicitly state which tools are cross-platform (e.g., AzCopy is available for Linux/macOS) and provide installation instructions for those platforms.
  • Provide example commands for both Windows (PowerShell, AzCopy) and Linux/macOS (bash, Azure CLI, rclone) to ensure parity.
  • List cross-platform tools before or alongside Windows-specific tools to avoid implicit prioritization.
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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
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled 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 Clean Clean
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
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased