diff --git a/srcpkgs/avrdude/template b/srcpkgs/avrdude/template
index fc4498dbefb..0d0a358726e 100644
--- a/srcpkgs/avrdude/template
+++ b/srcpkgs/avrdude/template
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Template file for 'avrdude'
 pkgname="avrdude"
-version="6.1"
+version=6.1
 revision=1
 build_style=gnu-configure
 short_desc="An utility to manipulate ROM and EEPROM of AVR microcontrollers"