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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) pertaining to the Stock Incentive Plan, Directors' Stock Option
Plan and other stock options of Optio Software, Inc. of our report dated
February 25, 2000, except for Note 15, as to which the date is April 14,
2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of
Optio Software, Inc. included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended January 31, 2000, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
June 8, 2000
