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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
Amortization of intangible assets | $ 191 | $ 188 | $ 121
Indefinite-life intangibles: |  |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross (excluding goodwill) | 14 | 14 |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 0 | 0 |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill) | 14 | 14 |
Definite-life intangibles: |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 1,660 | 1,514 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 726 | 536 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | 934 | 978 |
Intangible assets, gross (excluding goodwill) | 1,674 | 1,528 |
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 726 | 536 |
Intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill) | 948 | 992 |
Customer relationships |  |  |
Definite-life intangibles: |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 1,103 | 1,043 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 501 | 388 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | 602 | 655 |
Trademarks, trade names and patents |  |  |
Definite-life intangibles: |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 237 | 213 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 91 | 69 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | 146 | 144 |
Developed technology and other |  |  |
Definite-life intangibles: |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 320 | 258 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 134 | 79 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | 186 | 179 |
Trademarks and other |  |  |
Indefinite-life intangibles: |  |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross (excluding goodwill) | 14 | 14 |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 0 | 0 |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill) | $ 14 | $ 14 |

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