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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets Included On Consolidated Statements Of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 27, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Cost of revenues	$ 9,651	$ 10,713	$ 20,431	$ 24,803
Operating expenses	13,151	14,737	28,007	29,730
Total	$ 22,802	$ 25,450	$ 48,438	$ 54,533

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the costs of intangible assets over the expected benefit period of such assets. This element applies only to intangible assets used in the production of goods.

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