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Integrate 3270 Apps Ibm Mainframe
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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
Bias Types:
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windows_tools
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missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias by requiring the use of the 3270 Design Tool, which is dependent on Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 (a Windows-only technology). There are no instructions or alternatives for Linux or macOS users, nor are there any cross-platform examples or tool recommendations. All setup and tooling references assume a Windows environment.
Recommendations:
- Provide information about running the 3270 Design Tool on Linux or macOS, such as via Wine or Mono, if possible.
- Offer or reference a cross-platform or web-based alternative to the 3270 Design Tool for generating HIDX files.
- Explicitly state the OS requirements for the 3270 Design Tool and suggest workarounds for non-Windows users.
- Include Linux/macOS-specific guidance for any steps that can be performed outside of the Azure Portal (e.g., file uploads via CLI, automation scripts).
- If no Linux alternative exists, acknowledge this limitation and provide a roadmap or feedback link for users needing Linux support.
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