Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2012	May 31, 2008
Revolving Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments	$ 3,765.0
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments held in United States	1,007.3
Unsecured revolving credit facility term in years	5 years
Unsecured revolving credit facility		$ 165.0
Covenant terms, line of credit	maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio and not exceed a maximum leverage ratio
Line of credit facility, covenant compliance	compliant with these covenants