ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 02, 2011
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Payroll, bonus, accrued time off and other employee benefits	$ 43,219	$ 41,264
Fair value of foreign currency forward	0	11,675
Restructuring and severance	8,277	9,562
Licenses	1,688	9,636
Outside services	11,826	7,815
Interest	1,720	4,037
Warranties	2,472	2,945
Commissions	2,900	2,692
Other	8,122	11,452
Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total	$ 80,224	$ 101,078