Use a query like this: select max(emp_id) from employee where emp_id <>(select max(emp_id) from employee)
-----Original Message----- From: Lakshmeenarayana [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 4:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: put them in integer array and use Arrays.sort(int[] arr) method. -----Original Message----- From: A mailing list about Java Server Pages specification and reference [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 3:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: hi i need a misc..hlp this is no way related to this group but still i put this question..since i know this group has elite personalities with logical brain.. assume there is a series of nos is 3,4,5,6,7,9 the nos are from data base .. i want the maximum three nos in a three variables .. any java code will be helpful no arrays please.. Best Regards Peter ========================= To unsubscribe: mailto [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: "signoff JSP-INTEREST". For digest: mailto [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: "set JSP-INTEREST DIGEST". Some relevant archives, FAQs and Forums on JSPs can be found at: http://java.sun.com/products/jsp http://archives.java.sun.com/jsp-interest.html http://forums.java.sun.com http://www.jspinsider.com =========================================================================== To unsubscribe: mailto [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: "signoff JSP-INTEREST". For digest: mailto [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: "set JSP-INTEREST DIGEST". Some relevant archives, FAQs and Forums on JSPs can be found at: http://java.sun.com/products/jsp http://archives.java.sun.com/jsp-interest.html http://forums.java.sun.com http://www.jspinsider.com DISCLAIMER: This message (including attachment if any) is confidential and may be privileged. Before opening attachments please check them for viruses and defects. MindTree Consulting Private Limited (MindTree) will not be responsible for any viruses or defects or any forwarded attachments emanating either from within MindTree or outside. If you have received this message by mistake please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message from your system. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Please note that e-mails are susceptible to change and MindTree shall not be liable for any improper, untimely or incomplete transmission. ==========================================================================To unsubscribe: mailto [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: "signoff JSP-INTEREST". For digest: mailto [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: "set JSP-INTEREST DIGEST". Some relevant archives, FAQs and Forums on JSPs can be found at: http://java.sun.com/products/jsp http://archives.java.sun.com/jsp-interest.html http://forums.java.sun.com http://www.jspinsider.com