I use spark in a computer coreo 2 duo, 2GB RAM, 250 GB HD and Windows XP, but in a first time that I start spark it delay around 1 - 2 minute. After the first start of the Spark the others starts are faster.
Is possible make the first start more quick? I guess the problem is because the Java VM, Anybody else have the same problem?
Do you mean the first startup after the installation or after the computer reboot? I have a dual core AMD with 2GB and Windows XP and first start after reboot (when GUI is visible) takes ~12 secs, second startup ~7 secs. Maybe something wrong is with your OS. Do you have any firewalls, antivirus? Can you try disabling those and trying again?