diff --git a/target/Config.in b/target/Config.in
index 26e7173d58..effd9d7aa8 100644
--- a/target/Config.in
+++ b/target/Config.in
@@ -113,6 +113,7 @@ config LINUX_2_6_X86
 	select PCI_SUPPORT
 	select USB_SUPPORT
 	select PCMCIA_SUPPORT
+	select USES_JFFS2
 	help
 	  Build firmware images for x86 based boards
 	  (e.g. Soekris net4521 and net4801, PC Engines WRAP...)