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
missing_linux_example
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page for Azure HDInsight configuration settings shows evidence of Windows bias. Several configuration properties (e.g., 7z, HADOOP_HOME, JAVA_HOME, SCALA_HOME, SPARK_HOME) provide Windows-specific paths and mention Windows-only tools (e.g., winutils.exe). There are no Linux/macOS equivalents or examples provided, and Windows paths are listed first and exclusively. This may cause confusion or friction for Linux/macOS users trying to configure their environments.
Recommendations
  • Add Linux/macOS equivalent configuration examples for properties like 7z, HADOOP_HOME, JAVA_HOME, SCALA_HOME, and SPARK_HOME.
  • Explicitly note platform differences and provide guidance for Linux/macOS users (e.g., location of binaries, required tools).
  • Where a tool or path is Windows-only (e.g., winutils.exe), clarify its necessity and provide alternatives or workarounds for non-Windows platforms.
  • List examples for all supported platforms side-by-side, or indicate which settings are platform-specific.
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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