python and ARCView GIS desktop

[GISDude]

hi all. I am a newbie, so be kind.
I am using ARCView GIS 9.1 and python win. I am trying to develop a
module using the GZIP module in my ARCView map session. What I am
attempting to do (I think) is use the zip mod to zip up all the files
in a .mxd document into one neat little zipped file, ready to copy to
cd or email(if it's small enough(.

I got this idea while using autocad. There is a function in autocad
(E-TRANSMIT) that allows you to press the button on the toolbar and it
will zip up all files(and dependent files too) in the current drawing
and have it in one zip file ready for email.

I thought ESRI would think of this but when I've posted this to the
message boards, there is no response.

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas. Maybe I could use VBA or
something else?
Thanks in advance