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 before Linux, and Windows-specific installation instructions (e.g., using PowerShell, msiexec, GUI) are detailed, while Linux installation methods are referenced only via a link. Windows tools and patterns (PowerShell, msiexec, GUI) are mentioned explicitly, whereas Linux equivalents (shell commands, package managers) are not described in detail. Some improvements and bug fixes reference Windows tools/scripts (e.g., ExtensionCleanup.ps1, MSI signature verification), with no Linux script equivalents mentioned.
Recommendations
  • Provide explicit Linux installation instructions or examples (e.g., shell commands, package manager usage) alongside Windows instructions.
  • When referencing scripts or tools (e.g., ExtensionCleanup.ps1), mention or link to Linux equivalents if available.
  • Consider alternating the order of Windows and Linux download links and version numbers, or presenting them side-by-side to avoid implicit prioritization.
  • Include Linux-specific troubleshooting guidance where relevant, similar to the detailed Windows installer instructions.
  • Clarify when a feature or fix is Windows-only or Linux-only, and ensure Linux users are not left guessing about applicability.
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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
2026-01-26 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