Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 521	$ 785
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Common Stock, Par Value	$ 0.25	$ 0.25
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	525,000,000	525,000,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	202,937,547	195,407,000
Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	192,296,130	186,386,000