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Restructuring and Other Charges (Schedule Of Activities Related To Restructuring And Other Charges) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 28, 2012 | Jul. 30, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Charges | $ 353 | $ 799
Change in estimate | (49) |
Cash payments | (436) | (449)
Non-cash items | (20) | (88)
Ending balance | 110 | 262
Voluntary Early Retirement Program |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Charges |  | 453
Cash payments | (17) | (436)
Ending balance |  | 17
Employee Severance |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Charges | 299 | 247
Change in estimate | (49) |
Cash payments | (401) | (13)
Ending balance | 83 | 234
Goodwill And Intangible Assets |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Charges |  | 71
Non-cash items |  | (71)
All Others |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Charges | 54 | 28
Cash payments | (18) |
Non-cash items | (20) | (17)
Ending balance | $ 27 | $ 11

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