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WARRANTIES AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Standard warranty
A summary of the standard warranty accrual activity is shown in the table below:
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
April 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in millions)
Beginning balance as of November 1
$
60

 
$
50

Accruals for warranties including change in estimate
45

 
43

Settlements made during the period
(43
)
 
(37
)
Ending balance as of April 30
$
62

 
$
56