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Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details)

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Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 10, 2012
Liberty Ventures [Member]
Oct. 08, 2012
Liberty Ventures [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Liberty Ventures [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Liberty Ventures [Member]
Common Class A [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Liberty Ventures [Member]
Common Class A [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Liberty Ventures [Member]
Common Class B [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Liberty Ventures [Member]
Common Class B [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Liberty Ventures [Member]
Class C [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Liberty Interactive [Member]
Common Class A [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Liberty Interactive [Member]
Common Class A [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Liberty Interactive [Member]
Common Class B [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Liberty Interactive [Member]
Common Class B [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Liberty Interactive [Member]
Class C [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number         1,540,000 0 22,000 0   42,440,000 45,223,000 432,000 450,000  
Common Stock, Shares Authorized         200,000,000 0 7,500,000 0 0 4,000,000,000 4,000,000,000 150,000,000 150,000,000 4,000,000,000
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights     $ 35.99                      
Warrants and Rights Outstanding       $ 9                    
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity $ 412 $ 328