My Computer Died! How do I update my iPhone?

Ok, so I had an iMac, and it died...cannot replace right now. So now the iPhone software update is here, and I need to update my phone. Problem is, I don't know how to do that without plugging my phone in to someone else's computer and LOSING EVERYTHING I HAVE PAID FOR THRU THE APP STORE AND ITUNES ON MY PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!!AARRGGHH!!!!!!!!!!
I have access to a mac that I might be able to use...my grandparents don't use iTunes, but I am afraid of plugging my phone in and having the apps and songs disappear! Please HELP!!!!!

Firmware update 3.0 is a simple upgrade. You can install the update without syncing your iPhone with iTunes afterwards.
Disable automatic syncing with iTunes via iTunes preferences on the computer you use to install the update.
Before connecting your iPhone, go to iTunes > Preferences. Under the Devices tab, select Disable automatic syncing for iPhones and iPods.
If the current iTunes version is not installed on the computer you use to install firmware update 3.0, you will need to update iTunes first.
After firmware update 3.0 is installed, do not sync your iPhone.

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