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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Interest Income And Other, Net) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 06, 2012
Feb. 12, 2012
Nov. 20, 2011
May 08, 2011
Feb. 13, 2011
Nov. 21, 2010
Sep. 02, 2012
Aug. 28, 2011
Sep. 02, 2012
Aug. 28, 2011
Aug. 29, 2010
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies                      
Interest income, net                 $ 49 $ 41 $ 23
Foreign-currency transactions gains (losses), net                 40 9 14
Earnings from affiliates and other, net                 14 10 51
Interest Income and Other, Net $ 18 $ 10 $ 37 $ 5 $ 4 $ 5 $ 38 $ 46 $ 103 $ 60 $ 88