diff --git a/common.nix b/common.nix
index 153ca1b..2a0f9c4 100644
--- a/common.nix
+++ b/common.nix
@@ -357,9 +357,6 @@ in
     # initial version
     home.stateVersion = "22.11";
 
-    # sometimes doesn't work
-    manual.manpages.enable = false;
-
     # generate the shell config
     programs.zsh = {
       enable = true;
@@ -394,9 +391,6 @@ in
     # initial version
     home.stateVersion = "22.11";
 
-    # sometimes doesn't work
-    manual.manpages.enable = false;
-
     # extra packages, stuff for work/kde/...
     home.packages = with pkgs; [
       calibre
@@ -492,9 +486,6 @@ in
     # initial version
     home.stateVersion = "22.11";
 
-    # sometimes doesn't work
-    manual.manpages.enable = false;
-
     # extra packages, stuff for games
     home.packages = with pkgs; [
       lutris