Note Payable To EMC	6 Months Ended
Note Payable To EMC	Jun. 30, 2012
Note Payable To EMC [Abstract]
Note Payable To EMC	K. Note Payable to EMC In April 2007, VMware declared an $800.0 million dividend to EMC paid in the form of a note payable, with interest payable quarterly in arrears and original maturity date of April 2012. In August 2007, VMware repaid $350.0 million of the note payable, and as of June 30, 2012, $450.0 million remained outstanding. In June 2011, VMware and EMC amended and restated the note to extend the maturity date of the note to April 16, 2015 and to modify the principal amount of the note to reflect the outstanding balance of $450.0 million. The interest rate of the 90-day LIBOR plus 55 basis points continues to reset quarterly. For the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, $1.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively, of interest expense were recorded related to the note payable. For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, $2.4 million and $1.9 million, respectively, of interest expense were recorded related to the note payable. The note may be repaid prior to the maturity date without penalty. No repayments of principal were made during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.

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