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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	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Cost of revenues	$ 39,731	$ 46,229	$ 57,489
Operating expenses	54,256	59,204	60,713
Total	$ 93,987	$ 105,433	$ 118,202

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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