The error messages produced by Hotspot when minimum, initial and maximum heap sizes are
inconsistent are a bit confusing. For example, if the initial heap size is < the
minimum heap size, the current message is

"Inconsistent initial and minimum heap sizes"

The message could be changed to say what it means, vis.

"Initial less than minimum heap size"

etc., for other messages. These errors prevent the vm from starting, so it's
important that they be as informative as possible.