Cumulative calculation

Hi,
I have a database where I have to find the highest point
aggregator. I am new to mysql. Would you please let me know what query
would be good for getting what I want? The sample is below.

Thanks:


Name | Points
Jack 10
Mack 20
Jack 25
Jack 25
Mack 30
John 5
Jack 10
John 10
John 5
Jill 10
John 30
Jill 10

re: Cumulative calculation

select max(points)

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> Hi,
> I have a database where I have to find the highest point
> aggregator. I am new to mysql. Would you please let me know what query
> would be good for getting what I want? The sample is below.
>
> Thanks:
>
>
> Name | Points
> Jack 10
> Mack 20
> Jack 25
> Jack 25
> Mack 30
> John 5
> Jack 10
> John 10
> John 5
> Jill 10
> John 30
> Jill 10
>[/color]