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Operating Leases

We have entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements for certain of our offices, land, and data centers throughout the world with original lease periods expiring between 2010 and 2063. We are committed to pay a portion of the related operating expenses under certain of these lease agreements. These operating expenses are not included in the table above. Certain of these leases have free or escalating rent payment provisions. We recognize rent expense under such leases on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Operating Leases

We have entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements for certain of our offices, land, and data centers throughout the world with original lease periods expiring between 2010 and 2063. We are committed to pay a portion of the actual operating expenses under certain of these lease agreements. These operating expenses are not included in the table below. Certain of these arrangements have free or escalating rent payment provisions. We recognize rent expense under such arrangements on a straight-line basis.

At December 31, 2009, future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases, along with sublease income amounts, were as follows over each of the next five years and thereafter (in thousands):

Certain leases have adjustments for market provisions. Amounts in the table above represent our best estimates of future payments to be made under these leases. Rent expense under operating leases, including co-location arrangements, was $164.3 million, $313.6 million, and $323.2 million in 2007, 2008, and 2009.

Operating Leases

We have entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements for certain of our offices, land and data centers throughout the world with original lease periods expiring between 2009 and 2063. We are committed to pay a portion of the related operating expenses under certain of these lease agreements. These operating expenses are not included in the table above. Certain of these leases have free or escalating rent payment provisions. We recognize rent expense under such leases on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Operating Leases

Operating Leases

We have entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements for certain of our offices, land and data centers throughout the world with original lease periods expiring between 2009 and 2063. We are committed to pay a portion of the related actual operating expenses under certain of these lease agreements. These operating expenses are not included in the table below. Certain of these arrangements have free or escalating rent payment provisions. We recognize rent expense under such arrangements on a straight-line basis.

At December 31, 2008, future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases, along with sublease income amounts, are as follows over each of the next five years and thereafter (in thousands):

Rent expense under operating leases was $80.7 million, $127.9 million and $215.6 million in 2006, 2007, and 2008.

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Operating Leases

We have entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements for certain of our offices, land and data centers throughout the
world with original lease periods expiring between 2009 and 2063. We are committed to pay a portion of the related actual operating expenses under certain of these lease agreements. These operating expenses are not included in the table below.
Certain of these arrangements have free or escalating rent payment provisions. We recognize rent expense under such arrangements on a straight-line basis.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">At December 31, 2008, future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases, along with sublease income amounts, are as follows over each of the next five years and thereafter (in thousands):

Rent expense under operating leases was $80.7 million, $127.9 million and $215.6 million in 2006,
2007, and 2008.

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Operating Leases

We have entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements for certain of our offices, land and data centers throughout the world with original lease periods expiring between 2008 and 2051. We are committed to pay a portion of the related operating expenses under certain of these lease agreements. These operating expenses are not included in the table below. Certain of these arrangements have free or escalating rent payment provisions. We recognize rent expense under such arrangements on a straight line basis.

At December 31, 2007, future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases, along with sublease income amounts, are as follows over each of the next five years and thereafter (in thousands):

Rent expense under operating leases was $41.2 million, $80.7 million and $127.9 million in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Sub-lease income was not material in any year presented.

The above minimum payments at December 31, 2007 under non-cancelable operating lease commitments and the above rent expense amounts do not include amounts related to certain non-cancelable service contracts for our data centers. The non-cancelable commitments under these service contracts at December 31, 2007 are included below under purchase obligations.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Operating Leases

We have entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements for certain of our offices, land and data centers throughout the
world with original lease periods expiring between 2008 and 2051. We are committed to pay a portion of the related operating expenses under certain of these lease agreements. These operating expenses are not included in the table below. Certain of
these arrangements have free or escalating rent payment provisions. We recognize rent expense under such arrangements on a straight line basis.

SIZE="2">At December 31, 2007, future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases, along with sublease income amounts, are as follows over each of the next five years and thereafter (in thousands):