CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


We have issued our reports dated June 15, 1999, accompanying the consolidated
financial statements and schedule included in the Annual Report of Software
Spectrum, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 1999. We hereby
consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration
Statements of Software Spectrum, Inc. on Forms S-8 (Software Spectrum, Inc.
1993 Long Term Incentive Plan, Software Spectrum, Inc. Employee Stock
Purchase Plan and Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan, filed on July 19,
1995, Software Spectrum, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Retainer Stock Plan,
filed on September 28, 1995, and Software Spectrum, Inc. 1998 Long Term
Incentive Plan, filed on July 1, 1999).



GRANT THORNTON LLP

Dallas, Texas
July 26, 1999