CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,519	$ 2,351
Accounts receivable, net	916	923
Inventory	1,042	1,014
Other current assets	341	341
Total current assets	4,818	4,629
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,147	1,164
Goodwill	3,006	3,025
Other intangible assets, net	995	1,086
Long-term investments	120	109
Other assets	501	523
Total assets	10,587	10,536
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	448	461
Employee compensation and benefits	384	387
Deferred revenue	459	420
Short-term debt	250	250
Other accrued liabilities	367	375
Total current liabilities	1,908	1,893
Long-term debt	2,106	2,112
Retirement and post-retirement benefits	478	554
Other long-term liabilities	787	792
Total liabilities	5,279	5,351
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock; $0.01 par value; 125 million shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock; $0.01 par value; 2 billion shares authorized; 599 million shares at April 30, 2013 and 595 million shares at October 31, 2012, issued	6	6
Treasury stock at cost; 254 million shares at April 30, 2013 and 249 million shares at October 31, 2012	(8,926)	(8,707)
Additional paid-in-capital	8,596	8,489
Retained earnings	5,774	5,505
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(145)	(111)
Total stockholder's equity	5,305	5,182
Non-controlling interest	3	3
Total equity	5,308	5,185
Total liabilities and equity	$ 10,587	$ 10,536