NET INCOME PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods presented below:

	Three Months Ended
	January 31,
	2013		2012
	(in millions)
Numerator:
Net income	$	179	$	230
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average shares	347		348
Potentially dilutive common stock equivalents — stock options and other employee stock plans	5		4
Diluted weighted-average shares	352		352