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 page is largely neutral and focused on HDInsight versions and support policies, with most technical details referencing Ubuntu as the cluster OS. However, in the 'Next steps' section, the link 'Work in Apache Hadoop on HDInsight from a Windows PC' is called out specifically, while no equivalent Linux or cross-platform guidance is highlighted. Additionally, in the introduction, deployment methods are listed as 'Azure portal and other deployment methods like PowerShell, CLI and the .NET SDK', with PowerShell (a Windows-centric tool) mentioned before the cross-platform CLI, which may suggest a subtle Windows-first bias.
Recommendations
  • Add a 'Work in Apache Hadoop on HDInsight from a Linux PC' or 'Work in Apache Hadoop on HDInsight from macOS/Linux' link in the 'Next steps' section to provide parity for non-Windows users.
  • When listing deployment methods, mention cross-platform tools (such as Azure CLI) before or alongside PowerShell to avoid implying a Windows-first workflow.
  • If there are any platform-specific tools or guides, ensure that both Windows and Linux (and optionally macOS) equivalents are referenced and linked with equal prominence.
  • Consider a general 'Accessing HDInsight from your local machine' guide that covers Windows, Linux, and macOS, rather than platform-specific links.
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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
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed Clean Clean
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
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased