diff --git a/mythtv/files/mythbackend b/mythtv/files/mythbackend
index 732f72a..e1a09e2 100644
--- a/mythtv/files/mythbackend
+++ b/mythtv/files/mythbackend
@@ -10,4 +10,4 @@ MYTHBACKEND_USER=mythtv
 #OPTIONS=
 # Try to prevent X software from starting GUI. If not unset some
 # some userjobs might be failing.
-DISPLAY=""
+unset DISPLAY