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Segment Information (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Nov. 29, 2012
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Dec. 01, 2011
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Net sales | $ 1,834 | $ 2,090 |
| Operating loss | (157) | (82) |
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NSG [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Net sales | 617 | 683 |
| Operating loss | 12 | 94 |
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DSG [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Net sales | 600 | 656 |
| Operating loss | (112) | (139) |
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ESG [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Net sales | 278 | 262 |
| Operating loss | 78 | 38 |
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WSG [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Net sales | 263 | 373 |
| Operating loss | (64) | (58) |
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All Other [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Net sales | 76 | 116 |
| Operating loss | (13) | (17) |
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Unallocated [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Operating loss | $ (58) | $ 0 |