Exhibit 23

                     CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

   
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration 
Statements on Form S-8 (No. 33-43451, No. 33-77224, No. 33-83330 and No. 
33-24383) of Altris Software, Inc. of our report dated May 12, 1998 appearing 
on page 29 of this Form 10-K.
    

/s/ PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP

San Diego, California
March 18, 1998