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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2013
Nov. 30, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Nov. 30, 2010
Nov. 30, 2013
Nov. 30, 2012
May 31, 2011
Oct. 02, 2013
Sep. 01, 2011
Derivative Litigations and Related Action (Narrative) [Abstract]                  
Derivative litigations and related action         While the outcome of the derivative litigation 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.        
Derivative and Writ of Mandate Actions plaintiffs' attorneys' fees and costs Oracle paid $ 1.9                
Pillar Data Derivative case Directors' and Officers' insurance policy's limit   20              
Percentage that our Chief Executive Officer agreed to pay to Oracle of any and all amounts, if any, that are paid to him under the Pillar Data earn out               95.00%  
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     306      
Recovery of legal costs       $ 120