NOTE 8 — LEASES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS

Leases

At September 30, 2009, our future minimum lease payments for all noncancelable leases are as follows.

Most of these leases contain renewal options for periods ranging from 3 to 20 years. Certain non-cancelable real estate leases give us the option to purchase the facilities at prices specified in the leases.

Capital leases included in buildings were $909 million in 2009 and $916 million in 2008. Total accumulated amortization is $474 million in 2009 and $419 million in 2008. Amortization expense for assets recorded under capital leases is classified as depreciation expense, which is included in other operating expenses in the Statements of Operations.

Our total rental expense for the years ended September 30 is summarized as follows.