In most programs you can also set a variety of automatic modes, and let the software take it's best guess. A third option, if you don't intend to pixel peep or make exceedingly large prints, is to use one of the many tools that can extra the built in jpeg thumbnail most (all?) raw formats have incorporated. That'll typically be slightly smaller than the highest quality jpeg setting and be done with whatever settings were on your camera at the time, as if the camera was in jpeg mode.
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But Mom, Pentax IS rebellious
Pentax K-7, K20D
Pentax SMCP-FA 35mm f/2.0 AL -- Pentax SMC 50mm f/1.7 -- Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED -- Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG IF Aspherical -- Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 WR
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