Stock-Based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation Expense By Grant Type) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total stock-based compensation	$ 77,169	$ 83,076	$ 101,625
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total stock-based compensation	1,079	3,483	12,383
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total stock-based compensation	56,791	55,750	55,580
Employee stock purchase plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total stock-based compensation	$ 19,299	$ 23,843	$ 33,662