diff --git a/target/linux/x86/Makefile b/target/linux/x86/Makefile
index 5ff1d246fb..5aacca58fb 100644
--- a/target/linux/x86/Makefile
+++ b/target/linux/x86/Makefile
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ BOARDNAME:=x86
 FEATURES:=squashfs jffs2 ext4 vdi vmdk pcmcia targz
 SUBTARGETS=generic olpc xen_domu ep80579 net5501 kvm_guest geos
 
-LINUX_VERSION:=2.6.36
+LINUX_VERSION:=2.6.32.25
 
 include $(INCLUDE_DIR)/target.mk