diff --git a/pkgs/development/compilers/gcc-4.4/default.nix b/pkgs/development/compilers/gcc-4.4/default.nix
index 52d1dd88f92..1149da0a4cc 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/compilers/gcc-4.4/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/compilers/gcc-4.4/default.nix
@@ -161,5 +161,8 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation ({
       # Add your name here!
       stdenv.lib.maintainers.ludo
     ];
+
+    # Volunteers needed for the {Cyg,Dar}win ports.
+    platforms = stdenv.lib.platforms.linux;
   };
 })