EXHIBIT 23.1




INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
33-41752, 33-43045, 33-50654, 33-58892, 33-96320, 333-41393, 333-41401,
333-41403, 333-80571 and 333-80559 of Progress Software Corporation, all on Form
S-8, of our report dated December 18, 2001, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K
of Progress Software Corporation for the year ended November 30, 2001.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
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Boston, Massachusetts
February 25, 2002