Compensation Expense Related to Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Mar. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Amortization Stock Based Compensation	$ 13	$ 16	$ 37	$ 24

Amortization of previously capitalized stock-based compensation.

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