v2.4.0.8
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]            
Goodwill expected to be deductible in future periods $ 895       $ 895  
Amortization expense for purchased finite-lived intangible assets 18   13   44 39
Non-cash intangible asset impairment charges   10   28    
Technology [Member]
           
Goodwill [Line Items]            
Non-cash intangible asset impairment charges       19    
Customer relationships [Member]
           
Goodwill [Line Items]            
Non-cash intangible asset impairment charges   7   6    
Trade Names [Member]
           
Goodwill [Line Items]            
Non-cash intangible asset impairment charges   3   3    
Market Services [Member]
           
Goodwill [Line Items]            
Non-cash intangible asset impairment charges       17    
Technology Solutions [Member]
           
Goodwill [Line Items]            
Non-cash intangible asset impairment charges       11    
eSpeed [Member]
           
Goodwill [Line Items]            
Goodwill expected to be deductible in future periods 510       510  
TR Businesses [Member]
           
Goodwill [Line Items]            
Goodwill expected to be deductible in future periods $ 304       $ 304