diff --git a/src/etc/etc.i386/sysctl.conf b/src/etc/etc.i386/sysctl.conf
index 2051fd7f..48f492dc 100644
--- a/src/etc/etc.i386/sysctl.conf
+++ b/src/etc/etc.i386/sysctl.conf
@@ -2,5 +2,3 @@
 #machdep.apmhalt=1		# 1=powerdown hack, try if halt -p doesn't work
 #machdep.kbdreset=1		# permit console CTRL-ALT-DEL to do a nice halt
 #machdep.lidsuspend=0		# do not suspend laptop upon lid closing
-#machdep.userldt=1		# allow userland programs to play with ldt,
-				# required by some ports