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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation provides release notes for both Windows and Linux versions of the Azure Connected Machine agent, with parity in most features and fixes. However, Windows download links and version numbers are consistently listed first. Windows-specific tools (MSI installer, PowerShell, Command Prompt) are referenced in installation instructions and troubleshooting, while Linux equivalents are not mentioned. Some improvements reference Windows scripts (e.g., ExtensionCleanup.ps1) and MSI signature verification, but Linux-specific tools are not similarly highlighted. There are occasional Windows-only or Linux-only fixes, but these are clearly marked.
Recommendations
  • Alternate the order of Windows and Linux download links and version numbers to avoid implicit prioritization.
  • Include Linux installation troubleshooting tips (e.g., using sudo, package managers) alongside Windows installer guidance.
  • When referencing Windows tools/scripts (e.g., PowerShell, MSI), provide Linux equivalents (e.g., Bash scripts, RPM/DEB commands) where relevant.
  • Ensure that improvements or bug fixes referencing Windows tools/scripts are matched with Linux equivalents if applicable.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-02-19 00:00 #399 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-18 00:00 #395 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-17 00:00 #391 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-16 00:00 #387 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-15 00:00 #383 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-14 00:00 #379 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-13 00:00 #375 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-12 00:00 #371 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-11 00:00 #367 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-02-10 00:00 #363 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-09 00:00 #359 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-08 00:00 #355 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-05 00:00 #343 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-04 00:00 #339 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-03 00:00 #335 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-02 00:00 #331 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-01 00:00 #327 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-31 00:00 #323 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-30 00:00 #319 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-27 00:00 #307 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-26 00:00 #303 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-24 00:00 #295 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-15 00:00 #255 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-14 00:00 #251 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #247 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #241 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #238 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #235 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #232 completed Biased Biased