diff --git a/baxter.sh b/baxter.sh
index 7087856..f4f7b73 100755
--- a/baxter.sh
+++ b/baxter.sh
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ your_ip="192.168.XXX.XXX"
 ros_version="indigo"
 #-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#
 
-tf=$(tempfile)
+tf=$(mktemp)
 trap "rm -f -- '${tf}'" EXIT
 
 # If this file specifies an ip address or hostname - unset any previously set