diff --git a/pkgs/development/libraries/xbase/default.nix b/pkgs/development/libraries/xbase/default.nix
index 931d4064400..45d7d6f8301 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/libraries/xbase/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/libraries/xbase/default.nix
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation {
   meta = {
     homepage = http://linux.techass.com/projects/xdb/;
     description = "C++ class library formerly known as XDB";
-    platforms = stdenv.lib.platforms.all;
+    platforms = stdenv.lib.platforms.linux;
     maintainers = [ ];
   };
 }