[Zope] Python 2.2.2 & Zope 2.6.1

Morning all, I was planning install Python 2.2.2 from source on RH Linux (2.4.19). and I'd like to use this instance of Python for Zope too. Can I compile Zope with the above version of Zope? Is it difficult (?) I'm also new to Linux? Where can I find more information to help me along (if the answer to the above 2 questions is 'yes' and 'no)? Thanks in advance. Regards, Samir.