problems running ./configure

[Richard Reina]

I am not sure what the heck the problem is.  I'm trying to install mysql 
(client) on a RH 7.2 box.  When I run ./configure --without-server I get 
a bunch of messages about mysql passwords being changed and mysql daemon 
being started -- sorry I can't include the exact messages but I have no 
way of retrieving the messages from that box.

I then try to run make I get:

make: *** no targets specified and no makefile found. Stop.

I would be very grateful for any ideas as to what the problem might be 
even any hints or pointers, as I am totally clueless.

Richard