An alternative to RAW processing

[Overread]

Instead of processing your RAW why not just use its builting JPEG file?
http://www.rawworkflow.com/blog/2008/9/29/instant-jpeg-from-raw-ijfr.html

Granted this is losing your the bonuses of working with RAW, but for batch work that you want processed quickly and (say) uploaded to the net I think it could see some use.
It also allows someone with limited RAW understanding and editing experience to get a JPEG out of a RAW shot with ease, meaning that (if they choose) they can shoot in RAW instead of RAW+JPEG and get more shots onto their memory card
direct link to download:
http://www.rawworkflow.com/instant-jpeg-from-raw-utility/
downside is that you do have to register before purchasing - but it is free