
A number of online news sources are seriously considering bringing their services to handheld computers. However, there is hesitation, as it is not yet clear how the services will pay for themselves. Some of the news sources that may soon be available on portable electronic devices include, America Online, Microsoft, Reuters, The Associated Press, The New York Times, E.W. Scripps’ Knoxville News-Sentinel, and Knight Ridder’s MercuryCenter.com. Registration is required to access this article.