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Restructuring and Other Special Charges, Net (Narrative) (Details)

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Restructuring and Other Special Charges, Net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 24, 2016
Sep. 26, 2015
Sep. 24, 2016
Sep. 26, 2015
Dec. 27, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring and other special charges, net $ 0 $ 48 $ (10) $ 135  
Dense Server Systems Business Exit          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring and other special charges, net       76  
Acquired intangible assets impairment charge       62  
Asset impairment charges       7  
Severance and related benefits charges       4  
Contract or program termination charges       $ 3  
2015 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Reduction of the Company's global workforce (as a percent)   5.00%   5.00%  
Restructuring charge       $ 41  
Restructuring charge reversal     (1)    
2015 Restructuring Plan | Severance and Related Benefits          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charge       31  
Restructuring charge reversal     (1)    
2015 Restructuring Plan | Facility Related Costs          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charge       1  
2015 Restructuring Plan | Intangible Asset Related Restructuring          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charge       9  
2015 Restructuring Plan | Other exit related costs          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charge reversal     0    
2014 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Reduction of the Company's global workforce (as a percent)         6.00%
Restructuring charge       18  
Restructuring charge reversal     (9)    
2014 Restructuring Plan | Severance and Related Benefits          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charge       4  
Restructuring charge reversal     (2)    
2014 Restructuring Plan | Facility Related Costs          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charge       9  
Restructuring charge reversal related to facility costs     (5)    
2014 Restructuring Plan | Asset Impairment Related Restructuring          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charge       $ 5  
2014 Restructuring Plan | Other exit related costs          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charge reversal     $ (7)