diff --git a/desktop_version/CMakeLists.txt b/desktop_version/CMakeLists.txt
index 7490e890..fcddc60f 100644
--- a/desktop_version/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/desktop_version/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -18,6 +18,10 @@ IF(CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE STREQUAL "Release" OR CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE STREQUAL "RelWithDebI
 	SET(GOG ON)
 ENDIF()
 
+# Set standard to C++98/C++03
+SET(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 98)
+SET(CMAKE_CXX_EXTENSIONS OFF) # prevent mixing stdlib implementations (dangerous!)
+
 # Architecture Flags
 IF(APPLE)
 	# Wow, Apple is a huge jerk these days huh?