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Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009 | Dec. 31, 2009 Nokia Corporation [Member] | Apr. 14, 2009 Nokia Corporation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Acquisition purchase price |  |  |  |  |  | $ 54,037
Restructuring and other acquisition related costs | 588 | [1] | 9,101 | [1] | 9,101 |
Employee severance costs |  |  |  |  | 7,700 |
Employee severance costs paid |  |  |  |  | 7,237 |
Amortization of acquired intangible assets |  |  |  |  | $ 2,738 |
[1] | *) Includes stock-based compensation to employees in the following items: Cost of products and licenses $ 47 $ 49 $ 58 Cost of software updates, maintenance and subscriptions $ 641 $ 984 $ 909 Research and development $ 6,649 $ 7,325 $ 7,471 Selling and marketing $ 5,032 $ 7,279 $ 7,888 General and administrative $ 18,538 $ 19,543 $ 23,509

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