| **Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net (Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)In Millions, unless otherwise specified** | 12 Months Ended |
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| **Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense**                                                                                                       |            |   |   |
| Amortization of intangibles                                                                                                                                    | $ 16            | $ 30 | $ 43 |
| Cost of product                                                                                                                                                |            |   |   |
| **Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense**                                                                                                       |            |   |   |
| Amortization of intangibles                                                                                                                                    | 33              | 55 | 35 |
| Cost of service and other                                                                                                                                      |            |   |   |
| **Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense**                                                                                                       |            |   |   |
| Amortization of intangibles                                                                                                                                    | 27              | 38 | 17 |
| Operating expenses                                                                                                                                             |            |   |   |
| **Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense**                                                                                                       |            |   |   |
| Amortization of intangibles                                                                                                                                    | 16              | 30 | 43 |
| Total amortization                                                                                                                                             |            |   |   |
| **Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense**                                                                                                       |            |   |   |
| Amortization of intangibles                                                                                                                                    | $ 76            | $ 123 | $ 95 |

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| - Definition
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.
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