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Stock-Based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation Expense By Grant Type) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total stock-based compensation	$ 13,069	$ 20,969	$ 58,746	$ 63,405
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total stock-based compensation	169	563	899	3,211
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total stock-based compensation	7,720	15,253	44,441	40,636
Employee stock purchase plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total stock-based compensation	$ 5,180	$ 5,153	$ 13,406	$ 19,558

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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