diff --git a/data/live-build-config/hooks/live/20-systemd_target.chroot b/data/live-build-config/hooks/live/20-systemd_target.chroot
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+#!/bin/sh
+
+echo I: Choose systemd multi-user.target over graphical.target
+systemctl set-default -f multi-user.target