Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Feb. 04, 2012
Earnings per share
Net income	$ 131,222	$ 139,382
Basic shares:
Weighted-average shares outstanding	303,484	297,788
Earnings per share-basic:
Net income	$ 0.43	$ 0.47
Diluted shares:
Weighted-average shares outstanding	303,484	297,788
Assumed exercise of common stock equivalents	6,791	7,743
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares	310,275	305,531
Earnings per share-diluted:
Net income	$ 0.42	$ 0.46
Anti-dilutive shares related to:
Outstanding stock options	5,641	7,144