diff --git a/src/etc/etc.i386/sysctl.conf b/src/etc/etc.i386/sysctl.conf
index 8d6b6c41..2051fd7f 100644
--- a/src/etc/etc.i386/sysctl.conf
+++ b/src/etc/etc.i386/sysctl.conf
@@ -4,4 +4,3 @@
 #machdep.lidsuspend=0		# do not suspend laptop upon lid closing
 #machdep.userldt=1		# allow userland programs to play with ldt,
 				# required by some ports
-#kern.emul.linux=1		# enable running Linux binaries