1 Exhibit 23.2 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report dated December 18, 1997 (except with respect to the disclosure of the issuance of Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock (Note 5) as to which the date is January 28, 1998) on the Company's financial statements as of and for the year ended August 31, 1997 (and to all references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this registration statement. /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Boston, Massachusetts March 22, 2000