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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement on Form S-3 of our reports dated October 22, 1999, except for Note 17
which is as of December 1, 1999 and October 22, 1999, relating to the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of The Santa
Cruz Operation, Inc., which appear in The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.'s Annual
Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended September 30, 1999. We also consent to
the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Registration Statement.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
San Jose, California
November 8, 2000
