diff --git a/sysutils/mdcp/Makefile b/sysutils/mdcp/Makefile
index 26e35567cdd6..7a5c24a536df 100644
--- a/sysutils/mdcp/Makefile
+++ b/sysutils/mdcp/Makefile
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ MASTER_SITES=	SF/${PORTNAME}/${PORTNAME}/shine
 MAINTAINER=	wamonzyne@hotmail.com
 COMMENT=	Fastest utility for copy from a disk device for many
 
+BROKEN=		fails to build
+
 GNU_CONFIGURE=	yes
 USES=		gmake