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EXHIBIT 23.6
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this Registration Statement of our report dated February 9, 2000
related to Eggrock Partners, Inc.'s financial statements as of and for the
periods ended December 31, 1999, September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998
included in Breakaway Solutions, Inc.'s Registration Statement (Registration
No. 333-40056) and to the use of our firm's name under the heading of "Experts"
therein.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
November 3, 2000
