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 January 25,
2002, except for Note 17, as to which the date is February 8, 2002, and Note 2,
as to which the date is May 12, 2003, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements, as restated, and schedule of Applix, Inc. included in this Annual
Report (Form 10-K/A) for the year ended December 31, 2001.



                                                /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
May 30, 2003