NET INCOME PER SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2013

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				Six Months Ended
	April 30,				April 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
	(in millions)
Numerator:
Net income	$	166	$	255	$	345	$	485
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average shares	345		348		346		348
Potentially dilutive common stock equivalents — stock options and other employee stock plans	4		6		5		5
Diluted weighted-average shares	349		354		351		353