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
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation is heavily Windows-centric, with all image requirements, examples, and tooling focused exclusively on Windows OS and Windows-specific tools (e.g., PowerShell, DISM, sysprep). There are no Linux or macOS equivalents, nor any mention of support for non-Windows images or workflows. This creates significant friction for users on Linux/macOS, who cannot follow the instructions or use the service for non-Windows workloads.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly state that only Windows images are supported, if that is the case, or clarify any future plans for Linux/macOS support.
  • If Linux images are supported, add equivalent instructions and examples for creating, generalizing, and optimizing Linux VM images (e.g., using waagent, cloud-init, shell commands).
  • Provide parity in CLI examples (e.g., Bash/Azure CLI commands alongside PowerShell).
  • Mention Linux tools and patterns where relevant (e.g., disk cleanup, partition management, virtualization features).
  • If the service is Windows-only, add a prominent note at the top to inform non-Windows users.
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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