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Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
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Net revenue							$ 4,487	$ 4,326	$ 13,548	$ 13,121	$ 4,375	$ 4,442	$ 12,599	$ 12,878	$ 3,712	$ 3,665	$ 11,189	$ 10,724	$ 2,791	$ 2,961	$ 8,704	$ 9,079
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Segment operating income:
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Severance and facility actions	0	(31)	(19)	(112)
Broad based long-term incentives	(78)	(75)	(256)	(249)
Amortization of intangible assets	(100)	(89)	(287)	(264)
Acquisition-related costs	(46)	(23)	(186)	(59)
Other	0	0	0	(140)
Payments for Legal Settlements					$ 40	$ 100