diff --git a/misc/edge-kernel.sh b/misc/edge-kernel.sh
index 87c187bf..e13e4ed8 100644
--- a/misc/edge-kernel.sh
+++ b/misc/edge-kernel.sh
@@ -42,8 +42,8 @@ option_picked() {
 }
 clear
 show_menu
-while [ $opt != '' ]; do
-    if [ $opt = '' ]; then
+while [ "$opt" != "" ]; do
+    if [ "$opt" = "" ]; then
         exit
     else
         case $opt in