GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Disclosures and Components of Other Intangibles (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,610	$ 1,422
Accumulated Amortization	729	529
Total amortizable intangible assets	881	893
Gross Book Value	1,645	1,615
In-Process R&D	35	193
Net Book Value	916	1,086
Purchased technology
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,019	849
Accumulated Amortization	460	333
Net Book Value	559	516
Backlog [Member]
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	14	14
Accumulated Amortization	14	14
Net Book Value	0	0
Trademarks/Trade Name [Member]
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	176	168
Accumulated Amortization	40	27
Net Book Value	136	141
Customer Relationships [Member]
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	401	391
Accumulated Amortization	215	155
Net Book Value	$ 186	$ 236