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
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation provides authentication options and examples for both Windows and Linux, but there is a notable Windows-first bias in the ordering and phrasing. The 'Interactive browser login' is described as Windows-only and appears first, while Linux is mentioned secondarily. Windows certificate store options are detailed, but Linux equivalents (such as using PEM/PFX files) are not given equal prominence. The access token example references a Windows PowerShell cmdlet ('Get-AzAccessToken') without mentioning a Linux alternative. Overall, Linux users can complete the task, but Windows-specific tools and patterns are mentioned first or exclusively in some cases.
Recommendations
  • Reorder authentication options so Linux-relevant methods (device code, Azure CLI) are not always secondary to Windows methods.
  • Provide Linux-specific guidance or examples for certificate-based authentication, such as storing PEM/PFX files in typical Linux locations and using Linux file permissions.
  • For access token acquisition, mention cross-platform methods (e.g., Azure CLI 'az account get-access-token') alongside PowerShell.
  • Clarify that all examples and flags are cross-platform unless stated otherwise, and explicitly note any Windows-only features.
  • Add explicit Linux/macOS example commands where possible, especially for authentication and certificate handling.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
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
2026-01-14 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

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