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Document and Entity Information Document - shares	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information Document - shares	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 20, 2012
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	VERISIGN INC/CA
Entity Central Index Key	0001014473
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		157,987,693

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,353,040	$ 1,313,349
Marketable securities	32,803	32,860
Accounts receivable, net	13,553	14,974
Deferred tax assets and other current assets	74,287	86,598
Total current assets	1,473,683	1,447,781
Property and equipment, net	328,474	327,136
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	53,525	53,848
Other assets	27,078	27,414
Total long-term assets	409,077	408,398
Total assets	1,882,760	1,856,179
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	99,640	156,385
Deferred revenues	542,976	502,538
Total current liabilities	642,616	658,923
Long-term deferred revenues	240,314	226,033
Convertible debentures, including contingent interest derivative	592,821	590,086
Long-term deferred tax liabilities	333,181	325,527
Long-term Debt	100,000	100,000
Other long-term liabilities	45,161	43,717
Total long-term liabilities	1,311,477	1,285,363
Total liabilities	1,954,093	1,944,286
Stockholders' deficit:
Preferred stock-par value $.001 per share; Authorized shares: 5,000; Issued and outstanding shares: none	0	0
Common stock-par value $.001 per share; Authorized shares: 1,000,000; Issued shares: 317,722 at March 31, 2012 and 316,781 at December 31, 2011; Outstanding shares: 158,352 at March 31, 2012 and 159,422 at December 31, 2011	318	317
Additional paid-in capital	20,084,011	20,135,237
Accumulated deficit	(20,152,568)	(20,220,577)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,094)	(3,084)
Total stockholders' deficit	(71,333)	(88,107)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit	$ 1,882,760	$ 1,856,179

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, authorized shares	5,000	5,000
Preferred stock, issued shares	0	0
Preferred stock, outstanding shares	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, authorized shares	1,000,000	1,000,000
Common stock, outstanding shares	158,352	159,422
Common stock, issued shares	317,722	316,781

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 205,726	$ 181,523
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenues	41,256	40,869
Sales and marketing	27,815	22,391
Research and development	14,765	13,594
General and administrative	23,508	33,629
Restructuring charges	(548)	5,530
Total costs and expenses	106,796	116,013
Operating income	98,930	65,510
Interest expense	(12,340)	(11,820)
Non-operating income, net	807	5,478
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	87,397	59,168
Income tax expense	(21,292)	(16,875)
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	66,105	42,293
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	1,904	(1,522)
Net income	68,009	40,771
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	28
Change in unrealized gain on investments, net of tax	(5)	(458)
Realized gain on investments, net of tax, included in net income	(5)	(27)
Other comprehensive loss	(10)	(457)
Comprehensive income	$ 67,999	$ 40,314
Basic income (loss) per share
Continuing operations	$ 0.41	$ 0.25
Discontinued operations	0.02	(0.01)
Net income	0.43	0.24
Diluted income (loss) per share
Continuing operations	0.41	0.25
Discontinued operations	0.01	(0.01)
Net income	$ 0.42	$ 0.24
Shares used to compute net income per share
Basic	159,344	170,193
Diluted	162,881	171,979

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 68,009	$ 40,771
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of other intangible assets	12,741	13,968
Stock-based compensation	8,130	14,950
Excess tax benefit associated with stock-based compensation	(3,567)	(3,615)
Other, net	1,006	2,129
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	1,392	(985)
Deferred tax assets and other assets	12,720	3,975
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(44,872)	(16,814)
Deferred revenues	54,719	35,908
Net cash provided by operating activities	110,278	90,287
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Abstract
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities	5,060	11,238
Purchases of marketable securities	(5,082)	(18,008)
Purchases of property and equipment	(12,917)	(15,565)
Other investing activities	0	(1,181)
Net cash used in investing activities	(12,939)	(23,516)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock from option exercises and employee stock purchase plans	11,390	16,550
Repurchases of common stock	(75,149)	(207,428)
Excess tax benefit associated with stock-based compensation	3,567	3,615
Other financing activities	189	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(60,003)	(187,263)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2,355	1,690
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	39,691	(118,802)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,313,349	1,559,628
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,353,040	1,440,826
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest	20,036	20,062
Income Taxes Paid, Net	$ 13,186	$ 2,539

Basis Of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Basis Of Presentation	Mar. 31, 2012
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	Basis of Presentation Interim Financial Statements The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by VeriSign, Inc. (“Verisign” or the “Company”) in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and, therefore, do not include all information and notes normally provided in audited financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and other adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of, nor comparable to, the results of operations for any other interim period or for a full fiscal year. These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes contained in Verisign's fiscal 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “2011 Form 10-K”) filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012.

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The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure.

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Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Marketable Securities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Cash, Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities [Abstract]

Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Marketable Securities

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

The following table summarizes the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities:



	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Cash	$	965,745	$	1,127,196
Money market funds	333,165		132,145
Time deposits	58,052		57,930
Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies	32,803		32,860
Total	$	1,389,765	$	1,350,131

Included in Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,353,040	$	1,313,349
Included in Marketable securities	$	32,803	$	32,860
Included in Other assets (Restricted cash)	$	3,922	$	3,922

As of March 31, 2012, the Company held marketable securities with maturities between one and three years that consisted of debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies. The fair value of the marketable securities as of March 31, 2012 was $32.8 million including gross and net unrealized gains of $0.2 million which were included in accumulated other comprehensive income.

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table summarizes the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:



			Fair Value Measurement Using
	Total Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
As of March 31, 2012:
Assets:
Investments in money market funds	$	333,165	$	333,165	$	—	$	—
Investments in fixed income securities:
Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies	32,803		—		32,803		—
Foreign currency forward contracts (1)	251		—		251		—
Total	$	366,219	$	333,165	$	33,054	$	—
Liabilities:
Contingent interest derivative on Convertible Debentures	$	12,438	$	—	$	—	$	12,438
Foreign currency forward contracts (2)	372		—		372		—
Total	$	12,810	$	—	$	372	$	12,438
As of December 31, 2011:
Assets:
Investments in money market funds	$	132,145	$	132,145	$	—	$	—
Investments in fixed income securities:
Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies	32,860		—		32,860		—
Foreign currency forward contracts (1)	49		—		49		—
Total	$	165,054	$	132,145	$	32,909	$	—
Liabilities:
Contingent interest derivative on Convertible Debentures	$	11,625	$	—	$	—	$	11,625
Foreign currency forward contracts (2)	444		—		444		—
Total	$	12,069	$	—	$	444	$	11,625


(1)	Included in Deferred tax assets and other current assets


(2)	Included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

The fair value of the Company's investments in money market funds approximates their face value. Such instruments are classified as Level 1 and are included in Cash and cash equivalents.

The fair value of the Company's investments in fixed income securities are obtained using the weighted average price of available market prices for the underlying securities from various industry standard data providers, large financial institutions and other third-party sources. Such instruments are included in either Cash and cash equivalents or Marketable securities.

The fair value of the Company's foreign currency forward contracts is based on foreign currency rates quoted by banks or foreign currency dealers and other public data sources.

The Company utilizes a valuation model to estimate the fair value of the contingent interest derivative on the Convertible Debentures. The inputs to the model include stock price, bond price, risk adjusted interest rates, volatility, and credit spread observations. As several significant inputs are not observable, the overall fair value measurement of the derivative is classified as Level 3. The volatility and credit spread assumptions used in the calculation are the most significant unobservable inputs. As of March 31, 2012, the valuation of the contingent interest derivative assumed a volatility rate of approximately 31%. A hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in the volatility rate would not significantly change the fair value of the contingent interest derivative. The credit spread assumed in the valuation was approximately 5% at March 31, 2012. A hypothetical 1% increase or decrease in the credit spread would not significantly change the fair value of the contingent interest derivative.

The following table summarizes the change in the fair value of the Company's contingent interest derivative on Convertible Debentures during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance	$	11,625	$	10,500
Unrealized loss on contingent interest derivative on Convertible Debentures	813		450
Ending balance	$	12,438	$	10,950

Other

The Company's other financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, restricted cash, accounts payable, and long-term debt. As of March 31, 2012, the carrying value of these financial instruments approximated their fair value. The fair value of the Company's Convertible Debentures as of March 31, 2012, is $1.6 billion, and is based on available market information from public data sources. The fair value measurement of the Company's Convertible Debentures is classified as Level 2.

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The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Other Balance Sheet Items

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Other Balance Sheet Items

Deferred Tax Assets and Other Current Assets

Deferred tax assets and other current assets consist of the following:



	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets	$	61,801	$	64,751
Prepaid expenses	10,548		12,016
Non-trade receivables	1,475		9,452
Other	463		379
Total deferred tax assets and other current assets	$	74,287	$	86,598

Non-trade receivables as of December 31, 2011 consisted primarily of income tax receivables which were subsequently collected during the three months ended March 31, 2012.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following:



	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Accounts payable	$	15,693	$	19,283
Accrued employee compensation	27,468		40,251
Customer deposits, net	15,187		18,558
Taxes payable, deferred and other tax liabilities	13,437		28,441
Accrued restructuring costs	6,707		8,685
Other accrued liabilities	21,148		41,167
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	99,640	$	156,385

Accrued employee compensation primarily consists of liabilities for employee leave, salaries, payroll taxes, employee contributions to the employee stock purchase plan, and incentive compensation. Accrued employee incentive compensation as of December 31, 2011 was paid during the three months ended March 31, 2012. Taxes payable, deferred and other tax liabilities as of March 31, 2012 reflects a decrease in current taxes payable from December 31, 2011 as the result of income tax payments made during the three months ended March 31, 2012. As of March 31, 2012, Accrued restructuring costs primarily represents the remaining lease payments to be made related to excess facilities that were abandoned as part of the relocation of the Company's headquarters during 2011. Other accrued liabilities include miscellaneous vendor payables and interest on the Convertible Debentures which is paid semi-annually in arrears on August 15 and February 15.

Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity	3 Months Ended
Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity	Mar. 31, 2012
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity	Stockholders’ Deficit On July 27, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”) authorized the repurchase of up to approximately $1.1 billion of common stock, in addition to the $393.6 million of its common stock remaining available for repurchase under the previous 2008 Share Buyback Program, for a total repurchase authorization of up to $1.5 billion of its common stock (collectively, the “2010 Share Buyback Program”). The 2010 Share Buyback Program has no expiration date. During the three months ended March 31, 2012 the Company repurchased 1.8 million shares of its common stock, at an average stock price of $37.34. The aggregate cost of the repurchases under the 2010 Share Buyback Program in the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $68.4 million. As of March 31, 2012, $762.9 million remained available for further repurchases under the 2010 Share Buyback Program. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company placed 0.2 million shares, at an average stock price of $37.58, for an aggregate cost of $6.7 million, into treasury stock to cover tax withholdings upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”). Since inception the Company has repurchased 159.4 million shares of its common stock for an aggregate cost of $4.7 billion, which is recorded as a reduction of Additional paid-in capital.

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The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity, comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, if any, including other comprehensive income (as applicable). Including, but not limited to: (1) balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings; (2) accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and total amount of comprehensive income; (3) amount and nature of changes in separate accounts, including the number of shares authorized and outstanding, number of shares issued upon exercise and conversion, and for other comprehensive income, the adjustments for reclassifications to net income; (4) rights and privileges of each class of stock authorized; (5) basis of treasury stock, if other than cost, and amounts paid and accounting treatment for treasury stock purchased significantly in excess of market; (6) dividends paid or payable per share and in the aggregate for each class of stock for each period presented; (7) dividend restrictions and accumulated preferred dividends in arrears (in aggregate and per share amount); (8) retained earnings appropriations or restrictions, such as dividend restrictions; (9) impact of change in accounting principle, initial adoption of new accounting principle and correction of an error in previously issued financial statements; (10) shares held in trust for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); (11) deferred compensation related to issuance of capital stock; (12) note received for issuance of stock; (13) unamortized discount on shares; (14) description, terms, and number of warrants or rights outstanding; (15) shares under subscription and subscription receivables, effective date of new retained earnings after quasi-reorganization and deficit eliminated by quasi-reorganization and, for a period of at least ten years after the effective date, the point in time from which the new retained dates; and (16) retroactive effective of subsequent change in capital structure.

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Calculation Of Net Income Per Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Calculation Of Net Income Per Share Attributable To Verisign Stockholders

Calculation of Net Income per Share

The Company computes basic net income per share by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share gives effect to dilutive potential common shares, including outstanding stock options, unvested RSUs, conversion spread relating to the Convertible Debentures, and employee stock purchases using the treasury stock method. The following table presents the computation of weighted-average shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share:



	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2012	2011
	(In thousands)
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	159,344	170,193
Weighted-average potential shares of common stock outstanding:
Stock options	201	445
Unvested RSUs	767	814
Conversion spread related to Convertible Debentures	2,541	506
Employee stock purchase plan	28	21
Shares used to compute diluted net income per share	162,881	171,979

The following table presents the weighted-average potential shares of common stock that were excluded from the above calculation because their effect was anti-dilutive, and the respective weighted-average exercise prices of the weighted-average stock options outstanding:



	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2012		2011
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Weighted-average stock options outstanding	60		301
Weighted-average exercise price	$	40.81	$	38.24
Weighted-average RSUs outstanding	2		32
Employee stock purchase plan	120		510

Stock-Based Compensation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based compensation is classified in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income in the same expense line items as cash compensation. The following table presents the classification of stock-based compensation:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Stock-based compensation:
Cost of revenues	$	1,537	$	1,990
Sales and marketing	1,516		1,854
Research and development	1,242		1,518
General and administrative	3,835		6,599
Restructuring charges	—		2,989
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	8,130	$	14,950

The following table presents the nature of the Company’s total stock-based compensation:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Stock-based compensation:
Stock options	$	355		$	1,463
Employee stock purchase plan	1,010			1,180
RSUs	7,413			10,215
RSUs/Stock options acceleration	—			2,989
Capitalization (Included in Property and equipment, net)	(648		)	(897		)
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	8,130		$	14,950

- Definition

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Interest Expense

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Interest Expense [Abstract]

Interest Expense

The following table presents the components of the Company's interest expense:



	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Contractual interest on Convertible Debentures	$	10,156		$	10,156
Amortization of debt discount on the Convertible Debentures	1,935			1,783
Interest capitalized to Property and equipment, net	(388		)	(144		)
Credit facility and other interest expense	637			25
Total interest expense	$	12,340		$	11,820

Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]

Income Taxes

The following table presents the income tax expense from continuing operations and the effective tax rate:



	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2012			2011
	(Dollars in thousands)
Income tax expense from continuing operations	$	21,292		$	16,875
Effective tax rate	24		%	29		%

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is lower than the statutory federal rate of 35% primarily due to tax benefits from foreign income taxed at lower rates and the release of a $2.7 million valuation allowance which related to investments with differing book and tax bases, partially offset by state income taxes and non-deductible stock based compensation. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2011 is lower than the statutory federal rate of 35% primarily due to tax benefits from foreign income taxed at lower rates, partially offset by state taxes and non-deductible stock based compensation.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Commitments And Contingencies	3 Months Ended
Commitments And Contingencies	Mar. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	Contingencies Legal Proceedings On May 31, 2007, plaintiffs Karen Herbert, et al., on behalf of themselves and a nationwide class of consumers, filed a complaint against Verisign, m-Qube, Inc., and other defendants alleging that defendants collectively operated an illegal lottery under the laws of multiple states by allowing viewers of the NBC television show “Deal or No Deal” to incur premium text message charges in order to participate in an interactive television promotion called “Lucky Case Game.” The lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Western Division. The defendants' motion to dismiss the Herbert matter was denied by the district court on December 3, 2007 and that ruling was appealed. On July 8, 2010, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction and remanded the case to the district court. Certain defendants had asserted indemnity claims against Verisign in connection with these matters. On July 13, 2011, the parties reached an agreement in principle to settle this matter and the defendants, including Verisign, previously reached an agreement in principle to resolve the indemnity claims noted above. The parties have entered into fully documented settlement agreements. Under the agreement to resolve the Herbert case, class members will be able to claim a full refund for premium text message charges incurred entering the Lucky Case Game. Verisign will pay sixty percent of the settlement costs but will receive an approximately $0.5 million contribution towards those costs from a co-defendant as part of the indemnity claim settlement. The Company has accrued for the expected settlement costs, which were not material to its financial condition or results of operations. See Note 4, “Discontinued Operations,” of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2011 Form 10-K. This estimate of the expected settlement costs, by its nature, is based on judgment and currently available information and involves a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the type and nature of the lawsuit, the progress of the lawsuit, and the Company's experience in similar matters. Given the inherent uncertainties involved in litigation, the Company cannot assure you that the ultimate resolution of this matter will not exceed the amount accrued for the settlement costs. The court granted preliminary approval of the Herbert settlement on September 19, 2011 and final approval on December 19, 2011. On March 5, 2012, a complaint entitled Warhanek v. Bidzos, et al. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The complaint asserts derivative claims on behalf of Verisign against current directors D. James Bidzos, William L. Chenevich, Roger H. Moore, Kathleen A. Cote, John D. Roach, Louis A. Simpson, Timothy Tomlinson and a former director, President and Chief Executive Officer Mark D. McLaughlin (the “Director Defendants”). The complaint also asserts one derivative claim against officers and certain former officers Richard H. Goshorn, Christine C. Brennan, and Kevin A. Werner (the “Executive Defendants,” and together with the Director Defendants and nominal defendant Verisign, the “Defendants”). The complaint alleges that the Director Defendants fraudulently obtained shareholder approval of certain incentive-based compensation plans by misrepresenting the tax deductibility of certain compensation paid to Verisign's executive officers, including the Executive Defendants. Verisign adopted and obtained shareholder approval of several incentive-based compensation plans, including a 2010 Annual Incentive Compensation Plan (“AICP”), and an Amended and Restated VeriSign, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (“2006 Plan”) and these plans were submitted to shareholders for approval in the 2010 and 2011 Proxy Statements (the “Proxy Statements”), respectively. The complaint alleges that the Proxy Statements falsely disclosed, or failed to adequately disclose, the material terms under which performance-based compensation would be paid under the AICP and the 2006 Plan. The complaint further alleges that the Proxy Statements falsely represented that certain compensation paid to certain employees in excess of $1 million would be tax deductible. The complaint asserts derivative claims against the Director Defendants for (1) violations of Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act for making false statements in and omitting material facts from the Proxy Statements; (2) breach of fiduciary duty; and (3) waste of corporate assets. The complaint asserts an additional derivative claim against the Director Defendants and Executive Defendants for unjust enrichment based on compensation payments they received under the AICP or the 2006 Plan, as disclosed in the Proxy Statements. No demand was made on the Board to institute this action, and the complaint alleges that any such demand would be futile because each director is either interested or lacks independence with respect to the challenges to the AICP and 2006 Plan. The relief sought by the complaint includes, among other things, an order nullifying the shareholder approval of the AICP and the 2006 Plan, an injunction requiring correction of the alleged misrepresentations in the Company's Proxy Statements, and an order requiring equitable accounting, with disgorgement, in favor of the Company for the purported losses it has and will sustain. The Defendants intend to defend this action vigorously. Indemnifications In connection with the sale of the Authentication Services business to Symantec in August 2010, the Company has agreed to indemnify Symantec for certain potential legal claims arising from the operation of the Authentication Services business for a period of sixty months after the closing of the sale transaction. The Company's indemnification obligations in this regard are triggered only when indemnifiable claims exceed in the aggregate $4.0 million. Thereafter, the Company is obligated to indemnify Symantec for 50% of all indemnifiable claims. The Company's maximum indemnification obligation with respect to these claims was capped at $125.0 million until February 9, 2012, at which time the cap was reduced to $50.0 million. While certain legal proceedings and related indemnification obligations to which the Company is a party specify the amounts claimed, such claims may not represent reasonably possible losses. Given the inherent uncertainties of the litigation, the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be predicted at this time, nor can the amount of possible loss or range of loss, if any, be reasonably estimated, except in circumstances where an aggregate litigation accrual has been recorded for probable and reasonably estimable loss contingencies. A determination of the amount of accrual required, if any, for these contingencies is made after careful analysis of each matter. The required accrual may change in the future due to new developments in each matter or changes in approach such as a change in settlement strategy in dealing with these matters. The Company does not believe that any such matter currently being reviewed will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations. Verisign is involved in various other investigations, claims and lawsuits arising in the normal conduct of its business, none of which, in its opinion, will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations. The Company cannot assure you that it will prevail in any litigation. Regardless of the outcome, any litigation may require the Company to incur significant litigation expense and may result in significant diversion of management attention.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies.

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Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Marketable Securities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Cash, Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities [Abstract]

Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Marketable Securities

The following table summarizes the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities:



	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Cash	$	965,745	$	1,127,196
Money market funds	333,165		132,145
Time deposits	58,052		57,930
Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies	32,803		32,860
Total	$	1,389,765	$	1,350,131

Included in Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,353,040	$	1,313,349
Included in Marketable securities	$	32,803	$	32,860
Included in Other assets (Restricted cash)	$	3,922	$	3,922

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis

The following table summarizes the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:



			Fair Value Measurement Using
	Total Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
As of March 31, 2012:
Assets:
Investments in money market funds	$	333,165	$	333,165	$	—	$	—
Investments in fixed income securities:
Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies	32,803		—		32,803		—
Foreign currency forward contracts (1)	251		—		251		—
Total	$	366,219	$	333,165	$	33,054	$	—
Liabilities:
Contingent interest derivative on Convertible Debentures	$	12,438	$	—	$	—	$	12,438
Foreign currency forward contracts (2)	372		—		372		—
Total	$	12,810	$	—	$	372	$	12,438
As of December 31, 2011:
Assets:
Investments in money market funds	$	132,145	$	132,145	$	—	$	—
Investments in fixed income securities:
Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies	32,860		—		32,860		—
Foreign currency forward contracts (1)	49		—		49		—
Total	$	165,054	$	132,145	$	32,909	$	—
Liabilities:
Contingent interest derivative on Convertible Debentures	$	11,625	$	—	$	—	$	11,625
Foreign currency forward contracts (2)	444		—		444		—
Total	$	12,069	$	—	$	444	$	11,625


(1)	Included in Deferred tax assets and other current assets


(2)	Included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Changes In Fair Value Measurement Of Level 3 Items



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance	$	11,625	$	10,500
Unrealized loss on contingent interest derivative on Convertible Debentures	813		450
Ending balance	$	12,438	$	10,950

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the fair value measurement of liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets), and gains or losses recognized in other comprehensive income and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (2) purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (each type disclosed separately); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the observability of significant inputs) by class of liability.

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Other Balance Sheet Items (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Deferred Tax Assets And Other Current Assets

Deferred tax assets and other current assets consist of the following:



	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets	$	61,801	$	64,751
Prepaid expenses	10,548		12,016
Non-trade receivables	1,475		9,452
Other	463		379
Total deferred tax assets and other current assets	$	74,287	$	86,598

Components Of Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following:



	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Accounts payable	$	15,693	$	19,283
Accrued employee compensation	27,468		40,251
Customer deposits, net	15,187		18,558
Taxes payable, deferred and other tax liabilities	13,437		28,441
Accrued restructuring costs	6,707		8,685
Other accrued liabilities	21,148		41,167
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	99,640	$	156,385

Calculation Of Net Income Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]



	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2012		2011
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Weighted-average stock options outstanding	60		301
Weighted-average exercise price	$	40.81	$	38.24
Weighted-average RSUs outstanding	2		32
Employee stock purchase plan	120		510

Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the computation of weighted-average shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share:



	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2012	2011
	(In thousands)
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	159,344	170,193
Weighted-average potential shares of common stock outstanding:
Stock options	201	445
Unvested RSUs	767	814
Conversion spread related to Convertible Debentures	2,541	506
Employee stock purchase plan	28	21
Shares used to compute diluted net income per share	162,881	171,979

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

Classification Of Stock-Based Compensation

The following table presents the classification of stock-based compensation:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Stock-based compensation:
Cost of revenues	$	1,537	$	1,990
Sales and marketing	1,516		1,854
Research and development	1,242		1,518
General and administrative	3,835		6,599
Restructuring charges	—		2,989
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	8,130	$	14,950

Nature Of Total Stock-Based Compensation

The following table presents the nature of the Company’s total stock-based compensation:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Stock-based compensation:
Stock options	$	355		$	1,463
Employee stock purchase plan	1,010			1,180
RSUs	7,413			10,215
RSUs/Stock options acceleration	—			2,989
Capitalization (Included in Property and equipment, net)	(648		)	(897		)
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	8,130		$	14,950

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the allocation of equity-based compensation costs to a given line item on the balance sheet and income statement for the period. This may include the reporting line for the costs and the amount capitalized and expensed.

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Interest Expense (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Interest Expense [Abstract]

Interest Expense Schedule

The following table presents the components of the Company's interest expense:



	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Contractual interest on Convertible Debentures	$	10,156		$	10,156
Amortization of debt discount on the Convertible Debentures	1,935			1,783
Interest capitalized to Property and equipment, net	(388		)	(144		)
Credit facility and other interest expense	637			25
Total interest expense	$	12,340		$	11,820

Income Taxes (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]

Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations And The Effective Tax Rate

The following table presents the income tax expense from continuing operations and the effective tax rate:



	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2012			2011
	(Dollars in thousands)
Income tax expense from continuing operations	$	21,292		$	16,875
Effective tax rate	24		%	29		%

Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Marketable Securities (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair value of marketable securities	$ 32.8
Gross unrealized gains	$ 0.2

- Definition

This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents Available-for-sale Securities which consist of all investments in certain debt and equity securities neither classified as trading or held-to-maturity securities. A debt security represents a creditor relationship with an enterprise. Debt securities include, among other items, US Treasury securities, US government securities, municipal securities, corporate bonds, convertible debt, commercial paper, and all securitized debt instruments. An equity security represents an ownership interest in an enterprise or the right to acquire or dispose of an ownership interest in an enterprise at fixed or determinable prices. Equity securities include, among other things, common stock, certain preferred stock, warrant rights, call options, and put options, but do not include convertible debt. An entity may opt to provide the reader with additional narrative text to better understand the nature of investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized as Available-for-sale.

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Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Marketable Securities (Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Marketable Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cash	$ 965,745	$ 1,127,196
Money market funds	333,165	132,145
Time deposits	58,052	57,930
Total	1,389,765	1,350,131
Included in Cash and cash equivalents	1,353,040	1,313,349	$ 1,440,826	$ 1,559,628
Marketable securities	32,803	32,860
Included in Other assets (Restricted cash)	$ 3,922	$ 3,922

- Definition

Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 95
-Paragraph 8, 9
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 1
-Article 5

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 95
-Paragraph 7
-Footnote 1
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 95
-Paragraph 7, 26
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Cash
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6506951

Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Cash Equivalents
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6507016

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.1)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (a)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6361293&loc=d3e6676-107765

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 4
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6943989&loc=d3e3044-108585

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- Definition

Cash includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the customer may deposit additional funds at any time and effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid Investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Short-term investments, exclusive of cash equivalents, generally consist of marketable securities intended to be sold within one year (or the normal operating cycle if longer) and may include trading securities, available-for-sale securities, or held-to-maturity securities (if maturing within one year), as applicable.

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- Definition

Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash equivalents may be reported as cash equivalents, while legally restricted equivalents held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular equivalents are not generally reported as part of unrestricted cash equivalents.

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- Definition

Any certificate of deposit or savings account held by a bank or other financial institution for a short-term specified period of time. Because of their short-term, time deposits are considered highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three-years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months.

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Changes In Fair Value Measurement Of Level 3 Items) (Details) - Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 11,625	$ 10,500
Unrealized (gain) loss on contingent interest derivative on Convertible Debentures	(813)	(450)
Ending balance	$ 12,438	$ 10,950

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Billions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Fair value assumptions expected volatility rate	31.00%
fair value hypothetical increase decrease in volatility rate	10.00%
fair value assumptions credit spread	5.00%
fair value hypothetical increase decrease in credit spread	1.00%
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures	$ 1.6

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Total Fair Value [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Total fair value of assets	$ 366,219		$ 165,054
Total fair of value of liabilities	12,810		12,069
Total Fair Value [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments in money market funds	333,165		132,145
Total Fair Value [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member] \| Debt Securities Issued By The U.S. Treasury And Other U.S. Government Corporations And Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments in fixed income securities	32,803		32,860
Total Fair Value [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member] \| Forward Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts	251		49
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Total fair value of assets	333,165		132,145
Total fair of value of liabilities	0		0
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments in money market funds	333,165		132,145
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member] \| Debt Securities Issued By The U.S. Treasury And Other U.S. Government Corporations And Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments in fixed income securities	0		0
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member] \| Forward Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts	0		0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Total fair value of assets	33,054		32,909
Total fair of value of liabilities	372		444
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments in money market funds	0		0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member] \| Debt Securities Issued By The U.S. Treasury And Other U.S. Government Corporations And Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments in fixed income securities	32,803		32,860
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member] \| Forward Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts	251		49
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Total fair value of assets	0		0
Total fair of value of liabilities	12,438		11,625
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments in money market funds	0		0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member] \| Debt Securities Issued By The U.S. Treasury And Other U.S. Government Corporations And Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments in fixed income securities	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member] \| Forward Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts	0
Forward Contracts [Member] \| Total Fair Value [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts	372		444
Forward Contracts [Member] \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts	0		0
Forward Contracts [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts	372		444
Forward Contracts [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts	0		0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value	12,438	$ 10,950	11,625	$ 10,500
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings	813	$ 450
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] \| Total Fair Value [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	12,438		11,625
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] \| Measured On A Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 12,438		$ 11,625

Other Balance Sheet Items (Deferred Tax Assets And Other Current Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets	$ 61,801	$ 64,751
Prepaid expenses	10,548	12,016
Non-trade receivables	1,475	9,452
Other	463	379
Total deferred tax assets and other current assets	$ 74,287	$ 86,598

- Definition

The current portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. An unrecognized tax benefit that is directly related to a position taken in a tax year that results in a net operating loss carryforward is presented as a reduction of the related deferred tax asset.

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Other Balance Sheet Items (Components Of Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Accounts payable	$ 15,693	$ 19,283
Accrued employee compensation	27,468	40,251
Customer deposits, net	15,187	18,558
Taxes payable, deferred and other tax liabilities	13,437	28,441
Accrued restructuring costs	6,707	8,685
Other accrued liabilities	21,148	41,167
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$ 99,640	$ 156,385

- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations, excluding pension and other postretirement benefits, incurred through that date and payable for perquisites provided to employees pertaining to services received from them. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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- Definition

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of known and estimated obligations associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, which are expected to be paid in the next twelve months or in the normal operating cycle if longer. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset.

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Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Jun. 27, 2010
Treasury Stock Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Common stock authorized to repurchase		$ 1,100.0
Remaining common stock available for repurchase	$ 762.9
Common stock, held in treasury	159.4
Common stock repurchased	$ 4,700.0
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Treasury Stock Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Common stock repurchase, share	0.2
Average stock price	$ 37.58
Aggregate cost of share	$ 6.7
2008 Share Buyback Program [Member]
Treasury Stock Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Remaining common stock available for repurchase		393.6
2010 Share Buyback Program [Member]
Treasury Stock Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Common stock authorized to repurchase		$ 1,500.0
Common stock repurchase, share	1.8
Average stock price	$ 37.34
Aggregate cost of share	$ 68.4

Calculation Of Net Income Per Share (Weighted-Average Shares Used In Calculation Of Basic And Diluted EPS) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	159,344	170,193
Stock options	201	445
Unvested restricted stock units	767	814
Conversion spread related to Convertible Debentures	2,541	506
Employee stock purchase plan	28	21
Shares used to compute diluted net income per share	162,881	171,979

- Definition

Nonvested equity-based payment awards that contain forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) that result in incremental common shares.

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- Definition

The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period.

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- Definition

Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6528421

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-Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
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Calculation Of Net Income Per Share (Schedule Of Weighted-Average Potential Shares Excluded From Computation Of EPS) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Weighted-average exercise price	$ 40.81	$ 38.24
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Weighted-average potential shares excluded from computation of EPS	60	301
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Weighted-average potential shares excluded from computation of EPS	2	32
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Weighted-average potential shares excluded from computation of EPS	120	510

- Definition

Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented.

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-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6508534

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Antidilution
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Stock-Based Compensation (Classification Of Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 8,130	$ 14,950
Cost Of Revenues [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1,537	1,990
Sales And Marketing [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1,516	1,854
Research And Development [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1,242	1,518
General And Administrative [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	3,835	6,599
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 2,989

Stock-Based Compensation (Nature Of Total Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 8,130	$ 14,950
Capitalization (Included in Property and equipment, net)	(648)	(897)
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	355	1,463
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	1,010	1,180
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	7,413	10,215
RSUs/Stock Options Acceleration [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 2,989

Interest Expense (Interest Expense Schedule) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Interest Expense [Abstract]
Contractual interest on Convertible Debentures	$ 10,156	$ 10,156
Amortization of debt discount on the Convertible Debentures	1,935	1,783
Interest capitalized to Property and equipment, net	(388)	(144)
Credit facility and other interest expense	637	25
Total interest expense	$ 12,340	$ 11,820

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	$ 2.7

Income Taxes (Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations And Effective Tax Rate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Income tax expense from continuing operations	$ 21,292	$ 16,875
Effective tax rate	24.00%	29.00%

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Commitments And Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Percentage Of Legal Settlement To Be Paid By Company	60.00%
Indemnification period (months)	60
Claims threshold amount to trigger indemnification obligation	$ 4.0
Indemnity claim settlement, receivable	0.5
Tax deductible compensation limit	$ 1.0
Percentage of claims to be indemnified	50.00%
Maximum indemnification obligation	$ 50.0	$ 125.0