CompuServe Messages

This has been a disastrous year computer-wise. First, my original computer blew up (only slightly an exaggeration–delayed reaction to lightning). Luckily, I got some insurance money. I then bought a feature-rich computer from a no-name maker. After long struggling, this was sent back for repairs (or else). It came back, worked briefly and died dead. By this point, its maker had mets its maker. Luckily, again I got money back from VISA. Now I'm basically assembling a system like a stereo system. All brand-name components from makers who can offer some support themselves. Until this works, however, I'm not in any league (except for an IBM PS/2 30-286 at work).