Business Combination (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 29, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations assumed in the acquisition
Net sales	$ 2,343	$ 3,115	$ 7,073	$ 9,276
Net income	$ 227	$ 495	$ 730	$ 1,453
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18	$ 0.38	$ 0.57	$ 1.10
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18	$ 0.37	$ 0.56	$ 1.09