Business Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 1,121,902	$ 921,333	$ 3,116,460	$ 2,467,595
North America [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	502,391	465,268	1,426,171	1,247,095
Europe Middle East and Africa [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	445,301	313,756	1,196,979	826,674
Asia Pacific and Latin America [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 174,210	$ 142,309	$ 493,310	$ 393,826