Exhibit 23


                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the  incorporation  by  reference  in the  following  Registration
Statements  of  our  report  dated  October  25,  2002,   with  respect  to  the
consolidated financial statements of Kronos Incorporated included in this Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended September 30, 2002.

- Form S-8 Nos. 333-08987 and 333-52209 pertaining to the 1992 Equity Incentive
  Plan;
- Form S-8 No. 33-49430, pertaining to the 1986A Stock Option Plan, 1992 Equity
  Incentive Plan and 1992 Employee Stock Purchase Plan;
- Form S-8 No. 333-36402 pertaining to the 1992 Employee Stock Purchase Plan;
  and
- Form S-8 No. 333-82370 pertaining to the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan




                                                 /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
December 18, 2002