Recommended version of gcc for Python?

[Jeff Epler]

Most versions of gcc should be just fine to compile Python.  Python is
targeted at ANSI/ISO C compilers, but does not yet use any C99 features.

I don't think there was ever such a thing as "gcc 3.5";
http://gcc.gnu.org/ lists 4.0 as the "current release series" and 3.4.3
as the "previous release series".  I'd steer clear of this version.

I recommend using the default compiler of your distribution, unless you
know of a specific reason to use a different one.

Jeff
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