EXHIBIT 23.1
Consent Of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 333-109505, 333-5474, 333-6934, 333-08606, 333-08604, 333-10220, 333-08608, and 333-87024) of Open Text Corporation, of our report dated December 19, 2003, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Gauss Interprise AG for the nine month period ended September 30, 2003 and the year ended December 31, 2002, included in the Current Report on Form 8-K/A of Open Text Corporation, dated December 19, 2003, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Hamburg, Germany
December 19, 2003
/s/ Ernst & Young AG
Wirschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
/s/ Nendza | /s/ Schneider | |
Wirtschaftsprüfer | Wirtschaftsprüfer |