Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Deferred Income (Detail)

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Deferred Income (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred Income Detail [Abstract]    
Deferred income on shipments of components to distributors $ 814 $ 751
Deferred income from software and services operating segments 1,187 1,178
Current deferred income 2,001 1,929
Non-current deferred income from software and services operating segments 436 460
Total deferred income $ 2,437 $ 2,389