Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 29, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI, Effective Portion	$ (8)	$ (7)	$ (3)	$ 5
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion	(2)	3	2	11
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	(1)	(2)	(2)	(6)
Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | Cost of products sold [Member]
Effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI, Effective Portion	(8)	(7)	(3)	5
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion	0	1	5	6
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	(1)	(2)	(1)	(5)
Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | General and administrative [Member]
Effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI, Effective Portion	0	0	0	0
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion	(2)	2	(3)	5
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	$ 0	$ 0	$ (1)	$ (1)