EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements Nos. 33-87882, 33-89382, 333-02340, 333-06303, 333-16963, 333-20853, 333-52603, 333-80861, 333-39462, 333-57670, 333-63550, 333-97101, 333-107027 and 333-117762 on Form S-8 of our report dated March 31, 2005, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Applix, Inc., incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Applix, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2004. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Boston, Massachusetts March 31, 2005