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Ubuntu 24.04 mpich does not work from apt

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Describe the bug

this is an issue to publicly note that the mpich from Ubuntu 24.04's default apt repository does not work.

Steps to reproduce the bug

Follow https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mpich/+bug/2123851

Expected behavior

mpich works.

Is this a regression? If it is, put the last known working version (or commit) here.

Not a regression

Environment
  • Operating system: Ubuntu 24.04
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First steps

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Research direction

No repository file, test, or entry point is named. Start by following the linked Launchpad report and reproducing the Ubuntu 24.04 apt-installed MPICH failure, then determine what repository change or documented compatibility result would define the issue as complete.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ubuntu
Domain
distributed-systems, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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