EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements Nos.
33-89382, 333-02340, 333-06303, 333-16963, 333-20853, 333-52603, 333-80861,
333-39462, 333-57670, 333-63550, 333-97101, 333-107027, 333-117762 and
333-126092 on Form S-8 of our report dated March 31, 2006, relating to the
consolidated financial statements of Applix, Inc., appearing in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Applix, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2005.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
March 31, 2006