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EXHIBIT 23.3
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and the
use of our reports dated March 29, 2000, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of Inverness Systems Ltd. included in the Registration
Statement (Form S-1 No. 333-39912 Amendment No. 1) and related Prospectus of
Virata Corporation for the Registration of 4,000,000 shares of its common
stock.
/s/ Kost, Forer and Gabbay
Kost, Forer and Gabbay
Certified Public Accountants
(Israel)
A Member of Ernst & Young
International
June 28, 2000
