Drop support for python 3.9

[dhuangnm]

SUMMARY:
Update minimum support python version to 3.10

A successful run with 3.13 is here: https://github.com/neuralmagic/llm-compressor-testing/actions/runs/18411151926/job/52463532345

TEST PLAN:
All tests

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Summary of Changes

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This pull request formally drops support for Python 3.9, establishing Python 3.10 as the new minimum required version for the project. The changes ensure that both the project's installation instructions and its build configuration accurately reflect this updated dependency, streamlining future development and leveraging newer Python features.

Highlights

• Minimum Python Version Update: The project's minimum supported Python version has been updated from 3.9 to 3.10.
• Documentation Alignment: All relevant documentation files (compress.md, deploy.md, install.md) have been updated to reflect the new Python 3.10 requirement.
• Build Configuration: The setup.py file has been modified to enforce the python_requires setting to >=3.10.

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Code Review

This pull request correctly updates the minimum required Python version from 3.9 to 3.10 across the documentation and setup.py. The changes are straightforward and well-executed. I have one suggestion to enhance the package metadata in setup.py by explicitly listing the supported Python versions in the classifiers, which would provide better clarity for users.

[aireilly]

/lgtm from docs. Should also be added to the relevant release notes.