GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Finite-Lived Assets and Future Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013 acquisition	Oct. 31, 2012 acquisition	Oct. 31, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Goodwill arising from acquisitions	16	1,452
Number of acquisitions or business purchases	4	10
Additions and adjustments to other intangibles	5	786
Foreign exchange translation impact to other intangible assets	25	8
In-process research and development decrease	158	183
Impairment of other intangibles related to cancellation of IPRD project	1
Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets during the period	199	136	111
Future amortization expense for 2014	194
Future amortization expense for 2015	181
Future amortization expense for 2016	154
Future amortization expense for 2017	106
Future amortization expense for 2018	70
Future amortization thereafter	$ 176