diff --git a/example/e_hello/Makefile b/example/e_hello/Makefile
index c15688c..e9a86b0 100644
--- a/example/e_hello/Makefile
+++ b/example/e_hello/Makefile
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ run: main.x
 
 # Build HOST side application
 .c.x:
-	gcc -O3 $< -o $@ $(EINCS) $(ELIBS) -lpthread
+	$(CC) -O3 $< -o $@ $(EINCS) $(ELIBS) -lpthread
 
 # Build DEVICE side program
 .c.elf: