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| Carrying Values Of Liability And Equity Components Of Notes | The carrying values of the liability and equity components of the Notes are reflected in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows (in millions):   As of December 31, 2013 As of March 31, 2013Principal amount of Notes$633 $633Unamortized discount of the liability component(58) (74)Net carrying amount of Notes$575 $559Equity component, net$105 $105                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Schedule Of Interest Expense                                | The following table summarizes our interest expense recognized for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 that is included in interest and other income (expense), net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions):  Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, 2013 2012 2013 2012Amortization of debt discount$6 $5 $16 $15Amortization of debt issuance costs1 — 3 2Coupon interest expense1 1 3 3Other interest expense— 1 1 1Total interest expense$8 $7 $23 $21 |

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