RUMBA

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.

This article is about the terminal emulator. For other uses, see Rumba.
Rumba
Rumba welcome dialog on Windows
Developer(s)Micro Focus
Stable release
9.2 / January 21, 2014 (2014-01-21)
Operating systemWindows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
PlatformIA-32, x86-64
TypeTerminal emulator
Websitewww.microfocus.com/products/rumba/

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]

References
  1. Johnston, Stuart J. (Oct 9, 1989). "First Windows Connectivity Package to Ship". InfoWorld. IDG. 11 (4): 27. ISSN 0199-6649 – via Google Books.
  2. "Windows 3270 Emulators In The Right Frame Of Mind". Network Computing. 1995-09-01. Retrieved 2010-01-07.
  3. "Micro Focus completes acquisition of NetManage, Inc". Micro Focus. 2008-06-17. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
  4. "Micro Focus buys NetManage". The Register. 2008-05-17. Retrieved 2010-01-06.


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