Problems installing Python

[BadBob]

I have been trying to install python on an older pc. At first I tryed to
install from the Suse 9.1 Pro Cd's. However it reported an error with the
core php 4 file. I tried again with the same result. So I checked with Suse
and there was an updated version. I downloaded it and it also reported an
error installing the core php 4 file.
I need Python installed as a program I want to run requires it. Does anyone
have any idea's I can try?
TIA
Bob