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Information jvidÊÓƵ Liberty's Operating Segments (Other Information By Segment) (Details)

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Information jvidÊÓƵ Liberty's Operating Segments (Other Information By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Total assets $ 18,543 Ìý $ 17,339
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 1,309 Ìý 1,135
Capital expenditures 237 192 Ìý
QVC [Member]
 Ìý Ìý Ìý
Total assets 13,051 Ìý Ìý
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 53 Ìý Ìý
Capital expenditures 165 Ìý Ìý
E-commerce [Member]
 Ìý Ìý Ìý
Total assets 1,533 Ìý Ìý
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 11 Ìý Ìý
Capital expenditures 72 Ìý Ìý
Expedia [Member]
 Ìý Ìý Ìý
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 0 Ìý Ìý
Capital expenditures 0 Ìý Ìý
Corporate And Other [Member]
 Ìý Ìý Ìý
Total assets 3,959 Ìý Ìý
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 1,245 Ìý Ìý
Capital expenditures 0 Ìý Ìý
equity method elimination [Member]
 Ìý Ìý Ìý
Total assets (7,508) Ìý Ìý
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 0 Ìý Ìý
Capital expenditures $ 0 Ìý Ìý