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EXHIBIT 23 - CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS




                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements on Forms S-8 (No. 333-95615, No. 333-17725, No. 333-05125, No.
33-69782, No. 33-44481 and No. 33-33535) of MICROS Systems, Inc. of our report
dated August 24, 2000, appearing on page 29 of this Form 10-K.




PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

McLean, Virginia
September 28, 2000