Back on the topic: Why don't you make it a plan to make a boot flag for software / hardware rendering? I think that'd be a good idea for people with ok ram (4gb) but shit graphics cards (GMA 950 FFFUUUUU)
Good idea?
Of course, using the software renderer is wanted. It's not just adding a flag though.
And if I'd implement it, I'd go by automatic detection, if it is needed, not a flag.
You may want to open a ticket in the tracker.