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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-37347) pertaining to the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan,
the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, International Employee Stock Purchase Plan,
and EveryWare Replacement Option Plan of Pervasive Software Inc. of our report
dated July 20, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
related financial statement schedule of Pervasive Software Inc. included in the
Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended June 30, 2000.
Austin, Texas
September 25, 2000
