diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index 069d8bec..3462c9f3 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ matrix:
   fast_finish: true
   include:
     - php: 5.3
+      dist: precise
     - php: 5.4
     - php: 5.5
     - php: 5.6