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Risks And Uncertainties (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Dec. 31, 2013 segment customer | Dec. 31, 2012 customer | Dec. 31, 2011 customer | Dec. 31, 2010
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Number of strategic business units | 6 |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,642 | $ 1,900 | $ 1,624 | $ 2,360
Percent of revenue generated outside US | 77.00% |  |  |
Percent Of Revenue From Discontinued Operations Generated Outside US | 97.00% |  |  |
Number of customers that accounted for 10% of more of total revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 |

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