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_reference
windows_services_first
Summary
The documentation is generally platform-neutral and focuses on network routing concepts, but there are minor instances of Windows bias. Specifically, there is a reference to Windows VM license activation in the context of default route advertisement, and the list of Microsoft 365 services highlights Windows-centric products (Exchange, SharePoint, Skype for Business, Teams) before mentioning others. There are no PowerShell-heavy sections, Windows-only tools, or missing Linux examples, but the only explicit OS reference is to Windows.
Recommendations
  • When mentioning issues like VM license activation, clarify that similar issues may affect Linux VMs (e.g., Azure Linux VM activation or cloud-init scenarios) if applicable, or explicitly state if the issue is Windows-only.
  • If referencing troubleshooting or configuration for VM activation, provide links or notes for both Windows and Linux VM scenarios.
  • When listing Microsoft 365 services, consider a more neutral phrasing or include a broader range of services to avoid the appearance of Windows-first bias.
  • Continue to avoid OS-specific tooling (such as PowerShell or Windows command-line) unless parity examples for Linux (Bash, CLI) are also provided.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-10 00:00 #76 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-09 00:00 #75 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased