Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2012	Jan. 28, 2011	Oct. 28, 2011
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Decrease in goodwill	$ 1,998
Goodwill	1,056,008	1,361,408	1,058,006	[1]
Intangible asset amortization expense	1,661	1,843
Future amortization expense, year one	7,000
Future amortization expense, year two	7,000
Future amortization expense, year three	7,000
Future amortization expense, year four	7,000
Future amortization expense, year five	$ 7,000

[1] The Balance Sheet at October 28, 2011 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date.