Revenue Recognition (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Revenue Recognition (Textual) [Abstract]
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, gross	$ 348.2	$ 349.7
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, cost of sales	$ 70.0	$ 71.3
Standard product warranty term	12 months

Deferred income on shipments to distributors cost of sales.

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