This page contains Windows bias

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Bias Analysis

Bias Types:
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation generally treats Windows and Linux as equivalent in most places, but there is a subtle Windows bias. In scenario 1, 'Windows' is consistently mentioned before 'Linux' ("for Linux and Windows", "Windows or Linux devices"), and Windows-specific technologies (e.g., Schannel, Win32 sockets) are called out alongside cross-platform ones, but Linux-specific equivalents (e.g., GnuTLS, epoll) are not. There are no explicit Linux command-line or tool examples, and no Linux-specific integration details are provided. The documentation also lists Windows as a recommended platform for the C SDK, but does not provide Linux-specific guidance or examples.
Recommendations:
  • Alternate the order of 'Windows' and 'Linux' mentions, or use 'Windows and Linux' consistently to avoid perceived prioritization.
  • Include Linux-specific details where Windows-specific technologies are mentioned (e.g., mention GnuTLS or other common Linux TLS stacks alongside Schannel).
  • Provide Linux-specific examples, such as command-line usage, build instructions, or integration tips, to ensure parity with Windows.
  • Highlight any Linux-specific considerations or optimizations, especially in areas where Windows-specific tools (like Schannel or Win32 sockets) are discussed.
  • Ensure that tables and recommendations do not list Windows before Linux unless there is a technical reason to do so.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-08-27 00:01 #93 in_progress ✅ Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 in_progress ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased