Airport Express and Linksys bridge, HELP!!!

Hello,
I was just wondering if it was possible to use a Linksys router as a primary wireless access point and using the Airport express to bridge/ extend the wireless network?
If so, what are the steps that i must take to make it happen?
Would i be able to thus use the airport express' ethernet connection cable to connect to my xbox 360, in effect, turning the Airport express into an expensive wireless ethernet adapter?
Thanks in advance...
Ian

Thanks a lot...
Just one last question though, would i be able to use the ethernet cable from the airport express and connect it to let's say, an xbox 360, will the airport express work as a wireless ethernet adapter now?

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