RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions	12 Months Ended
May 31, 2011	May 31, 2010
Total Restructuring Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued restructuring liabilities	$ 449	$ 546
Accrued restructuring liabilities, current (in other current liabilities)	244	290
Accrued restructuring liabilities, non-current (in other non-current liabilities)	205	256
Facilities related and contract termination restructuring costs for Sun Restructuring Plan	97	44
Accrued restructuring liabilities assumed from Sun		275
Restructuring activities [Narrative] [Abstract]
Sun Restructuring Plan, remaining expenses to incur	250
Sun Restructuring Plan, total expected program cost	1,031
Sun Restructuring Plan, costs	$ 439	$ 342

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