diff --git a/meshtastic/__init__.py b/meshtastic/__init__.py
index 3a4e2ce..fe242b3 100644
--- a/meshtastic/__init__.py
+++ b/meshtastic/__init__.py
@@ -731,8 +731,7 @@ class SerialInterface(StreamInterface):
         # control and will always drive RTS either high or low (rather than letting the CP102 leave
         # it as an open-collector floating pin).  Since it is going to drive it anyways we want to make
         # sure it is driven low, so that the TBEAM won't reset
-        if platform.system() != 'Linux':
-            self.stream.rts = False
+        self.stream.rts = False
         self.stream.open()
 
         StreamInterface.__init__(
@@ -741,9 +740,6 @@ class SerialInterface(StreamInterface):
     def _disconnected(self):
         """We override the superclass implementation to close our port"""
 
-        if platform.system() != 'Linux':
-            self.stream.rts = True  # Return RTS high, so that the reset button still works
-
         StreamInterface._disconnected(self)