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Bias Analysis
Bias Types:
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windows_first
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windows_tools
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missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation generally presents Windows/SMB concepts and tools before or with more emphasis than their Linux/NFS counterparts. SMB (Windows) is described as the primary use case for dual-protocol and identity management, and Windows terminology (NTFS, SID, NTLM, Active Directory) is used extensively. Official support is stated for SMB on Windows/macOS, but not for Linux (Samba), and there is a lack of Linux command-line or configuration examples compared to references to Windows tools and concepts. Linux/NFS details are present, but practical Linux usage examples (e.g., mounting, permissions, troubleshooting) are missing.
Recommendations:
- Provide parallel Linux/NFS examples for all Windows/SMB concepts, such as showing Linux mount commands, permission management, and troubleshooting steps.
- Explicitly mention and provide guidance for using Samba on Linux, including any limitations or best practices.
- Balance the order of presentation so that Linux/NFS and Windows/SMB are introduced and discussed with equal prominence.
- Include Linux-specific tools and configuration file references (e.g., /etc/fstab, idmapd.conf, nfs-utils) alongside Windows tools (e.g., NTFS, SID, Active Directory).
- Clarify support status and provide troubleshooting resources for Linux clients (including Samba) to avoid the perception of Windows preference.
- Add practical Linux-focused scenarios and FAQs, especially for dual-protocol and identity mapping situations.
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