A:
Exercise 2.1 in the book: Learn how to compile a Java program with the javac command and run the compiled program with the java.
B:
Exercise 3.6 in the book. The topic of the exercise is Strings in Java.
C:
Exercise 3.10 in the book. Covers the topics the switch statement and loop structure.
D:
Design a program that can find the largest value in an array of integers.
E:
If you have time left try to take a look at the other programs that are included with the J2SE version 1.4.0 SDK. Look in the /pack/jdk-1.4.0/bin direcotory.
Best regards,
Kristian Torp