How do I test the integrity of a Python installation in Debian and Ubuntu

[Aahz]

In article <mailman.5282.1241783298.11746.python-list at python.org>,
Geoff Gardiner  <ggardiner at iee.org> wrote:
>
>How do I assure myself of the integrity of a Python installation
>acquired using apt-get install on Debian and Ubuntu?

How important is the apt-get requirement?  Building Python yourself in
this situation sounds like it would be simpler/safer.
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