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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the previously filed (i)
Registration Statements (Forms S-8 No. 333-39268, No. 333-30584 and No.
333-92505) of iXL Enterprises, Inc. (the "Company") and (ii) Registration
Statement (Form S-4 No. 333-81731) of the Company and in the related
Prospectus of our report dated January 21, 2000, with respect to the financial
statements of Interactive Corporate Communications, Inc. appearing in iXL
Enterprises, Inc.'s Amendment No. 1 to its Form 8-K.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
August 4, 2000
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