Ubuntu 24.04 mpich does not work from apt

[mitchdz]

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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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