RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
May 31, 2012	May 31, 2011	May 31, 2010
Restructuring activities [Narrative] [Abstract]
Sun Restructuring Plan, costs	$ 215	$ 439	$ 342
Status of Sun Restructuring Plan	The execution of the Sun Restructuring Plan is substantially complete as of the end of fiscal 2012.
Total Restructuring Liabilities [Abstract]
Facilities related restructuring and contract termination costs	23	97	44
Accrued restructuring liabilities, current (in other current liabilities)	178	244
Accrued restructuring liabilities, non-current (in other non-current liabilities)	159	205
Accrued restructuring liabilities assumed from Sun			$ 275

The fair value of liabilities assumed in noncash investing or financing activities.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of known and estimated obligations associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, which are expected to be paid in the next twelve months or in the normal operating cycle if longer. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of known and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, which are expected to be paid after one year or beyond the next operating cycle, if longer. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset.

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