diff --git a/ripd/rip_main.c b/ripd/rip_main.c
index 88e6367..c9d564b 100644
--- a/ripd/rip_main.c
+++ b/ripd/rip_main.c
@@ -298,5 +298,5 @@
     thread_call (&thread);
 
   /* Not reached. */
-  exit (0);
+  return (0);
 }