diff --git a/profiles/targets/desktop/make.defaults b/profiles/targets/desktop/make.defaults
index a57cd81..2c2fc00 100644
--- a/profiles/targets/desktop/make.defaults
+++ b/profiles/targets/desktop/make.defaults
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ USE="
 	lz4 lzma
 	vim-syntax
 	bluetooth usb
-	sqlite berkdb
+	sqlite berkdb gdbm
 	pkcs11
 	gtk cairo
 	wifi