Need New Computer

[Susan]

I am writing this from my sister's computer, from which I always access the internet.
I am a writer working on several projects (including a Christian response to the Aum/Aleph cult).
I was using a really old computer (1990 or so) a neighbor gave me last year for all my word processing-related things. (it wouldn't work for much else)
Unfortunately, the 3 1/2 floppy drive on my old computer broke today.
Therefore I need a new or at least working computer. Also pray that I will find a way to retrieve some important files that are left on the hard drive. Since the 5 1/2 floppy drive (outdated!) is the only disk drive that works now, and no modern computers (including my sister's) have 5 1/2 drives, there seems to be no way I can retrieve this.
I cannot use my sister's computer for my writing either as I would then no longer be allowed to use it for the net.
The point of my long sad story is that I need a new or at least working computer.
Please pray.

 

[Faith0263]

You got it and just remember God WILL provide...and He will find a way because ALL things are possible thru Him!!

 

[newworldcrusader]

praying

 

[OldBadfish]

I will pray you get a new or working computer Susan!

 

[amie]

Praying for you Susan!
love and blessings to you!
Amie

 

[Susan]

Thanks everyone!
BTW I'm entering a contest this week where one of the prizes is a laptop computer. The drawing is on the 30th. I don't think I will win or anything, but it is worth trying.

 

[amie]

Susan,
how far do you live from Los Angeles or Pasadena??? I have a friend who gets computers at cost....
Amie

 

[Kristen]

Praying for you a computer Susan!

 

[Susan]

Update: I think that I may have an idea on how to retrieve my files from the old computer's hard drive. If by some chance the modem on it still works (never tried it because it is too slow for going online normally) then my sister and I can probably find some way to e-mail my files to my box, where I can then download them on her computer. That's my last chance at retrieving anything from the old computer, so I hope it will work.
I have not been able to afford a new or working computer of my own yet. Please keep praying though.

 

[Brother_Joey_Gowdy]

Ill keep you in my prayers.

What will you do with the old computer once youve transfered everything ?

 

[Susan]

I lost the laptop contest last month.
It looks like my sister will give me a loan out of the family money to buy a refurbished computer that is almost as good as new in an online auction that she has seen. That is if the family financial situation stays stable. The going price is around 600 dollars or so, which is a LOT less than the average price.
Only thing is, I will have to make that one, if I get it, last until I make some good money somewhere (if you know me you know that's impossible) because I won't be able to afford additions or repairs at all. One bright side is that my sister has agreed to share software, so that saves me about 500 dollars.
As for the old 486, I'm thinking of donating it to a museum once I get my files off of it LOL. Well, I got that one free, so no big problem.
Unless you fix computers, like old relics, and want to buy it from me. LOL
Maybe I should check with antique stores???