STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]

Accumulated other comprehensive income

The following table summarizes the components of our accumulated other comprehensive income as of October 31, 2011 and 2010, net of tax effect:

	October 31,
	2011			2010
	(in millions)
Unrealized gain on equity securities, net of $(8) of tax for 2011 and 2010	$	(6	)	$	(2	)
Foreign currency translation, net of $(102) of tax for 2011 and 2010		452			358
Unrealized losses on defined benefit plans, net of tax of $84 and $88 for 2011 and 2010, respectively		(331	)		(442	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of tax of $(2) and $(1) for 2011 and  2010, respectively		1			(2	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income	$	116		$	(88	)