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Special Charges (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Acquisition-related costs | $ 804,000 | $ 815,000
Other charges | 605,000 | (1,355,000)
Special Charges [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Acquisition-related costs |  | 800,000
Acquisition-integration related costs | 100,000 |
Recovery ARO [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Other charges | 600,000 | 800,000
Recovery Sublease [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Other charges |  | 500,000
Fiscal 2013 Restructuring Plan [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Expected total restructuring costs | 15,000,000 |
Special charges recorded to date | 7,600,000 |
Fiscal 2012 Restructuring Plan [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Special charges recorded to date | 17,500,000 |
Acquisition of EasyLink Services International Corporation [Member] | Special Charges [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Acquisition-related costs | $ 700,000 |

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