file archiving in gnome

[RiverWind <riverwind shellworld net>]

Hi Folks,

Might any of you be willing to explain to me how I would go about using 
zip archiving in linux windows?

I am needing to unzip zip files that are actual directories, and I am 
needing to maintain the directory structure. If I just put my cursor on 
the file in the "places" minue within the target or working folder, my 
system wants to play the files, but I do not.

Thanks so much in advance.

Riv

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