Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 4) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 224	$ 52	$ 82
Cost of products sold [Member]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract]
Amortization expense	185	36	63
Research, development and engineering [Member]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract]
Amortization expense	1	0	1
Selling, general and administrative [Member]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 38	$ 16	$ 18