When you download a font...how exactly do u start using it? Im so confused...i think ive heard something about unzipping the folder?

Yup, unzip it first --> copy the font (just the font, not the folder) --> open up windows explorer (if you use windows) --> C: -> windows -> fonts --> paste

would unzipping it be the same as just opening it, or is there something special i have to do? and....what is windows explorer?

To get to windows explorer:
Start --> windows explorer

You're downloading zip files, you can't open them until they've been unzipped. You need a program to unzip files, do you have one on your computer? If you don't, there's some here (http://download.com.com/3120-20-0.html?qt=zip+files&tg=dl-2001&search=+Go%21+) you can take a look at.

Open the zip file (if your running ME or XP just double click on it) and select everything in it and hit copy, then got the C:\windows\fonts and hit paste.

thats not entirly true for windows me and XP. sometimes the files will not work. i suggest getting www.winzip.com for your ziping needs. (download the trial. they dont put a timer on it so you can use an evalution program as long as you want!!!)