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Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2011
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| Put options, number of shares of repurchase | 3,000,000 |
| Weighted average put price of LINTA | $ 16.41 |
| Maturity date of put options | August 2011 |
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Segment, Liberty Capital [Member] | Class C [Member]
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| Common stock, shares authorized | 2,000,000,000 |
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Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member] | Class C [Member]
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| Common stock, shares authorized | 4,000,000,000 |
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Segment, Liberty Starz [Member] | Class C [Member]
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| Common stock, shares authorized | 4,000,000,000 |
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Class Of Warrant Or Right Weighted Average Exercise Price Of Warrants Or Rights
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Maturity date of put options
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The specified number of securities that each class of warrants or rights outstanding give the holder the right but not the obligation to purchase from the issuer at a specific price, on or before a certain date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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