diff --git a/profiles/base/package.use/default b/profiles/base/package.use/default
index 535cd746d..0e73add55 100644
--- a/profiles/base/package.use/default
+++ b/profiles/base/package.use/default
@@ -79,6 +79,3 @@ net-fs/samba client
 
 # Use x86emu for Video BIOS calls (32 bit)
 sys-apps/v86d x86emu
-
-# Allows individual selection of firmware files
-sys-kernel/linux-firmware savedconfig