RUMBA explained

Rumba
Developer:Micro Focus
Latest Release Version:10.1
Operating System:Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Genre:Terminal emulator
Platform:IA-32, x86-64

Rumba is a terminal emulation software program with user interface (UI) modernization properties. Rumba and Rumba+ allow users to connect to legacy systems (typically a mainframe) via desktop, web, and mobile. Rumba provides IT end users with a modern UI, allowing them to bypass green screen applications.

Launched in 1989, Rumba (previously RUMBA) was one of the first Windows based terminal emulators available.[1]

Originally developed by Wall Data, Inc,[2] Rumba was acquired by NetManage and then by Micro Focus.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Johnston . Stuart J. . Oct 9, 1989 . First Windows Connectivity Package to Ship . . . 11 . 4 . 27 . 0199-6649 . Google Books.
  2. Web site: Windows 3270 Emulators In The Right Frame Of Mind . Network Computing. 1995-09-01. 2010-01-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20120221234621/http://www.networkcomputing.com/610/610rev1.html. 2012-02-21. dead.
  3. Web site: Micro Focus completes acquisition of NetManage, Inc.. Micro Focus. 2008-06-17. 2010-01-06.
  4. Web site: Micro Focus buys NetManage. The Register. 2008-05-17. 2010-01-06.