So I'm still relatively new to Linux and I dont even know may way around basic and frequently used commands. I am running the latest version of Fedora -- so 8 I think.

I am trying to install Wings3D from Wings3d.com and the file is wings-0.0.9.run.gz and I am trying to extract and/or install it. I cant figure out how.

Yes, I did google around for a while and I have tried:
./wings-0.0.9.run.gz
tar -x wings-0.0.9.run.gz
chmod +x wings-0.0.9.run.gz

None of these commands seemed to worked. (I am trying to learn as much command line stuff as possible). Anyway when tried from the GUI and right clicked on wings-0.0.9.run.gz and went to "Open with Archive Manager" but I get an error message.

What am I supposed to be doing?

EDIT: I downloaded a different version of Wings which I got to extract but then I can not run it because an error says

It isn't a tar file, so to unzip it, you need to use either:

'z' for filtering through gunzip and 'f' for filename. I believe you always need to use 'f' filename if you are extracting from an archive when using 'tar'.

If in doubt, use gunzip if possible.

Then, after extracting it, either use 'sh wings-0.0.9.run' or chmod it so you can execute it using './wings-0.0.9.run'.

Nevermind, I did a chmod 775 on the file and then ./wings.run which worked.

I dont know why it has to be all confusing. I need to find a good basic user guide to learn the basics..

Glad it worked.

You need to learn some basic commands first, and then move onto more advanced ones. Familiarize yourself with the manpages ('man {command}' or 'info {command}') with all of the commands.

I also recommend <http://www.reallylinux.com/docs/admin.shtml>. Very helpful, and will link you to more of their command pages.

wow, good site. Thanks... im actually in a Linux admin class so this will help me