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Balance Sheet Details (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2012

	April 30, 2012			October 31, 2011

	In millions
Accounts receivable	$	17,064		$	18,694
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(455	)		(470	)

	$	16,609		$	18,224

Inventory

	April 30, 2012		October 31, 2011

	In millions
Finished goods	$	4,518	$	4,869
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies		2,788		2,621

	$	7,306	$	7,490

Property, Plant and Equipment

	April 30, 2012			October 31, 2011

	In millions
Land	$	652		$	687
Buildings and leasehold improvements		8,804			8,620
Machinery and equipment		16,622			16,155

		26,078			25,462

Accumulated depreciation		(13,842	)		(13,170	)

	$	12,236		$	12,292

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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