GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Disclosures and Components of Other Intangibles (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,649	$ 1,615
Accumulated Amortization and Impairments	580	529
Net Book Value	1,069	1,086
Purchased Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	885	849
Accumulated Amortization and Impairments	365	333
Net Book Value	520	516
Backlog [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	14	14
Accumulated Amortization and Impairments	14	14
Net Book Value	0	0
Trademarks/Trade Name [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	174	168
Accumulated Amortization and Impairments	31	27
Net Book Value	143	141
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	397	391
Accumulated Amortization and Impairments	170	155
Net Book Value	227	236
Total Amortizable Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,470	1,422
Accumulated Amortization and Impairments	580	529
Net Book Value	890	893
In Process R And D [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	179	193
Accumulated Amortization and Impairments	0	0
Net Book Value	$ 179	$ 193