Derivative litigations and related action

While the outcome of the derivative litigations and the related action noted above cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the outcome of any of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will result in losses that are materially in excess of amounts already recognized, if any.

Hewlett Packard Company litigation inestimable loss

We cannot currently estimate a reasonably possible range of loss for this action.

Other litigation

We are party to various other legal proceedings and claims, either asserted or unasserted, which arise in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings and claims that relate to acquisitions we have completed or to companies we have acquired or are attempting to acquire. While the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the outcome of any of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will result in losses that are materially in excess of amounts already recognized, if any.

Jury award from SAP intellectual property litigation

$ 1,300

Court held maximum amount of damages sustainable by the proof presented at trial and Oracle may accept as a remittitur

272

Recovery of legal costs

$ 120

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2010	May 31, 2011	Sep. 01, 2011
Derivative Litigations and Related Action (Narrative) [Abstract]
Derivative litigations and related action	While the outcome of the derivative litigations and the related action noted above cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the outcome of any of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will result in losses that are materially in excess of amounts already recognized, if any.
Hewlett Packard Company Litigation (Narrative) [Abstract]
Hewlett Packard Company litigation inestimable loss	We cannot currently estimate a reasonably possible range of loss for this action.
Other Litigation (Narrative) [Abstract]
Other litigation	We are party to various other legal proceedings and claims, either asserted or unasserted, which arise in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings and claims that relate to acquisitions we have completed or to companies we have acquired or are attempting to acquire. While the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the outcome of any of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will result in losses that are materially in excess of amounts already recognized, if any.
SAP Intellectual Property Litigation (Narrative) [Abstract]
Jury award from SAP intellectual property litigation			$ 1,300
Court ordered judgment vacating jury award from SAP intellectual property litigation				1,300
Court held maximum amount of damages sustainable by the proof presented at trial and Oracle may accept as a remittitur				272
Benefit related to certain litigation	306
Recovery of legal costs		$ 120