GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Disclosures and Components of Other Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,236	$ 1,117
Accumulated Amortization	845	694
Total amortizable intangible assets	391	423
Gross Book Value	1,253	1,139
In-Process R&D	17	22
Net Book Value	408	445
Purchased technology
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	823	746
Accumulated Amortization	572	476
Net Book Value	251	270
Backlog
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	1
Accumulated Amortization	1
Net Book Value	0
Trademark/Tradename
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	149	141
Accumulated Amortization	61	50
Net Book Value	88	91
Customer Relationships [Member]
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	263	230
Accumulated Amortization	211	168
Net Book Value	$ 52	$ 62