Exhibit 16.1 March 24, 2005 Securities and Exchange Commission Office of the Chief Accountant 450 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20549 Dear Sir or Madam: We have read Item 4.01 of this Form 8-K of Novo Networks, Inc. (the "Registrant") and agree with the statements concerning our firm contained in the first, second, third, and fourth paragraphs therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with the other statements of the Registrant contained therein. Very truly yours, /s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP