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Stock-Based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation Expense By Grant Type) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	$ 21,819	$ 19,906
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	275	1,095
Restricted Stock Awards And Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	17,071	11,873
Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	$ 4,473	$ 6,938

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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