diff --git a/Config.in b/Config.in
index 35f43b3cd..828b30471 100644
--- a/Config.in
+++ b/Config.in
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ menu "General Configuration"
 
 config DESKTOP
 	bool "Enable options for full-blown desktop systems"
-	default n
+	default y
 	help
 	  Enable options and features which are not essential.
 	  Select this only if you plan to use busybox on full-blown