diff --git a/srsue/src/set_net_admin_caps.cc b/srsue/src/set_net_admin_caps.cc
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--- a/srsue/src/set_net_admin_caps.cc
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@@ -1,38 +0,0 @@
-/**
- *
- * \section COPYRIGHT
- *
- * Copyright 2013-2021 Software Radio Systems Limited
- *
- * By using this file, you agree to the terms and conditions set
- * forth in the LICENSE file which can be found at the top level of
- * the distribution.
- *
- */
-
-#include <iostream>
-#include <stdio.h>
-#include <stdlib.h>
-#include <string>
-#include <sys/types.h>
-#include <unistd.h>
-
-using namespace std;
-
-int main(int argc, char* argv[])
-{
-  if (argc != 2) {
-    std::cout << "Please call with the binary to provide net admin capabilities to as a parameter." << std::endl;
-    std::cout << "E.g. ./set_net_admin_caps myprogCalling " << std::endl;
-    return -1;
-  }
-
-  std::string command("setcap 'cap_net_admin=eip' ");
-  command += argv[1];
-
-  std::cout << "Calling " << command << " with root rights." << std::endl;
-  setuid(0);
-  system(command.c_str());
-
-  return 0;
-}