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Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves (Changes In Allowance For Doubtful Accounts) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2012
Oct. 28, 2011
Oct. 29, 2010
Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves [Abstract]      
Beginning balance $ 14,977 $ 17,459 $ 21,768
Amount acquired through acquisitions 0 309 1,434
Bad debt expense 4,009 2,992 (668)
Uncollectable accounts written off, net of recoveries (5,763) (5,783) (5,075)
Ending balance $ 13,223 $ 14,977 $ 17,459