--- src/Makefile.modules.orig
+++ src/Makefile.modules
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 # The network code
 # It is not necessary for single players
 # The network does use the 'GNet' library (http://www.gnetlibrary.org/)
-USE_NETWORK	?= true
+USE_NETWORK	?= false
 
 # whether to use thread support (experimental, use at your own risk)
 #USE_THREADS     ?= true