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
powershell_heavy
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page shows moderate Windows bias. Several workarounds and examples reference Windows-specific tools (e.g., robocopy, Explorer, PowerShell, RDP, Windows services), and some instructions are tailored for Windows environments. Linux equivalents are not always provided, and Windows terminology appears first or exclusively in some cases. This may create friction for Linux/macOS users, though most tasks are still possible with adaptation.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux/macOS equivalents for all command-line examples (e.g., show cp or rsync alongside robocopy and Explorer).
  • Include instructions for connecting to the device via SSH and running IoT Edge commands on Linux/macOS, not just PowerShell.
  • For VM troubleshooting, add steps for Linux VMs (e.g., using SSH, checking Linux guest agent processes).
  • When referencing tools like sqlcmd, clarify installation steps for Linux/macOS.
  • Ensure mount examples include Linux syntax (e.g., mount -t nfs ...), not just Windows UNC paths.
  • Avoid listing Windows tools or commands first unless the majority of users are on Windows; strive for parity.
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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 Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased