Exhibit 23.1


                         Consent of Independent Auditors

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-8 Nos. 33-87882, 33-87776, 33-89382, 333-02340, 333-06303, 333-16963,
333-20853, 333-52603, 333-80861, 333-39462, 333-57670, 333-63550 and 333-97101,
and Form S-3 No. 333-63564) of Applix, Inc. of our report dated March 7, 2003,
except for Note 19, as to which the date is March 17, 2003, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Applix, Inc. included in this
Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2002.



                                            /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Boston, Massachusetts
March 27, 2003