Exhibit 23


                         Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration  Statement Form
S-8 Nos.  333-08987 and 333-52209  pertaining to the 1992 Equity  Incentive Plan
and Form S-8 No.  33-49430,  pertaining  to the 1986A Stock  Option  Plan,  1992
Equity  Incentive Plan and 1992 Employee Stock Purchase Plan of our report dated
October 27, 1999 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Kronos
Incorporated  included  in this  Annual  Report  (Form  10-K) for the year ended
September 30, 1999.





                                                           /s/ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Boston, Massachusetts
December 15, 1999