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
Summary
The documentation exhibits Windows bias primarily through its reliance on the 3270 Design Tool, which requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8—a Windows-only prerequisite. No Linux or macOS alternatives or workarounds are mentioned for generating the required HIDX file, nor is there discussion of cross-platform tooling for this critical step. All examples and screenshots are based on the Azure Portal web interface, which is cross-platform, but the tooling dependency for metadata generation is Windows-exclusive.
Recommendations
  • Provide information about generating HIDX files on Linux/macOS, such as alternative tools, command-line utilities, or containerized solutions.
  • Explicitly state platform limitations and suggest workarounds (e.g., using a Windows VM, Docker container, or remote desktop for Linux/macOS users).
  • If no cross-platform solution exists, consider prioritizing development or documentation of such a tool.
  • Add a note in the prerequisites section clarifying that the 3270 Design Tool is Windows-only and suggest steps for 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
2026-01-12 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 Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed Clean Clean
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2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed 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