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Other Investments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2011
Other Investments [Abstract] 
Unrealized gains and losses on securities classified as other investments
 
Unrealized gains and losses on securities classified as other investments as of October 29, 2011 and October 30, 2010 were as follows:
 
                 
    2011     2010  
 
Unrealized gains
  $ 1,038     $ 1,041  
Unrealized losses
    (179 )      
                 
Net unrealized gains on securities classified as other investments
  $ 859     $ 1,041