Exhibit 16.1




November 3, 2005



Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549



We have been  furnished with a copy of the response to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K for
the  event  that  occurred  on  October  31,  2005,  to be filed by VA  Software
Corporation.  We agree with the statements made in response to that Item insofar
as they relate to our Firm.



Very truly yours,



/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP

BDO Seidman, LLP

San Jose, California