SEGMENT INFORMATION Reconciliation of Reportable Results (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Total reportable segments' income from operations	$ 334	$ 337	$ 622	$ 651
Restructuring	(55)	0	(55)	0
Asset Impairment Charges	(1)	0	(2)	0
Transformational initiatives	(3)	(8)	(6)	(16)
Amortization of intangibles	(50)	(26)	(101)	(53)
Acquisition and integration costs	(6)	(4)	(16)	(11)
Other	(6)	1	(12)	0
Interest income	1	2	3	5
Interest expense	(25)	(25)	(50)	(51)
Other income (expense), net	9	16	10	24
Income before taxes	$ 198	$ 293	$ 393	$ 549