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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1

                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
report dated February 24, 2000 with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule included in this Form 10-K, into the Company's
previously filed Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-16385, File
No. 333-35937, File No. 333-56171, and File No. 333-75945).

                                                  /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
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                                                      ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

San Jose, California
March 24, 2000