diff --git a/files/init.el b/files/init.el
index bcb3cec..fb18818 100644
--- a/files/init.el
+++ b/files/init.el
@@ -16,9 +16,6 @@
 (setq initial-major-mode 'fundamental-mode) ;; better startup speed
 (setq initial-scratch-message nil) ;; don't show me help at startup
 
-;; make it look fancy in gnome
-(add-to-list 'default-frame-alist '(fullscreen . maximized))
-
 ;; smooth scrolling
 (setq redisplay-dont-pause t
   scroll-margin 1