Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 6,399	$ 6,721
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000	5,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	800,000	800,000
Common stock, shares issued	448,022	461,291
Common stock, shares outstanding	448,022	461,291