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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated May 4, 2000
(except with respect to the matters discussed in Note 14, as to which the date
is June 8, 2000), included in Daisytek International Corporation's Form 10-K for
the year ended March 31, 2000, and to all references to our Firm included in
this registration statement.
Dallas, Texas /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
July 24, 2000
