diff --git a/examples/gtk3/simple_example.nim b/examples/gtk3/simple_example.nim
index 6af1d3d..a16340b 100644
--- a/examples/gtk3/simple_example.nim
+++ b/examples/gtk3/simple_example.nim
@@ -20,9 +20,6 @@ from os import paramCount, paramStr
 from strutils import parseInt, removeSuffix
 import nativesockets
 
-when not defined(windows):
-  import posix
-
 var
   gloop: glib.MainLoop
   ioStdin: glib.IOChannel