diff --git a/pkgs/development/libraries/libpcap/default.nix b/pkgs/development/libraries/libpcap/default.nix
index 77b0d3975c0..c6f1f1a1ddc 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/libraries/libpcap/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/libraries/libpcap/default.nix
@@ -10,8 +10,7 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation rec {
   
   nativeBuildInputs = [ flex bison ];
   
-  # Apparently, 32 bit systems need this forced? Not verified if still needed.
-  configureFlags = stdenv.lib.optionals (stdenv.system == "i686-linux") "--with-pcap=linux";
+  configureFlags = stdenv.lib.optionals stdenv.isLinux "--with-pcap=linux";
 
   preInstall = ''mkdir -p $out/bin'';