Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 27, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 3 and 4)	$ 1,523	$ 1,392
Short-term investments (Notes 3 and 4)	230	545
Accounts receivable, net (Note 6)	1,109	1,220
Inventories (Note 7)	1,278	1,272
Other current assets (Note 7)	625	673
Total current assets	4,765	5,102
Long-term investments (Notes 3 and 4)	1,062	1,055
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 7)	900	910
Goodwill (Note 8)	3,518	3,518
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net (Note 8)	1,302	1,355
Deferred income taxes and other assets (Note 13)	167	162
Total assets	11,714	12,102
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 7)	1,287	1,510
Customer deposits and deferred revenue (Note 7)	678	755
Total current liabilities	1,965	2,265
Long-term debt (Note 9)	1,946	1,946
Other liabilities (Note 7)	662	656
Total liabilities	4,573	4,867
Stockholders' equity (Note 11):
Common stock	12	12
Additional paid-in capital	5,892	5,863
Retained earnings	12,626	12,700
Treasury stock	(11,327)	(11,279)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(62)	(61)
Total stockholders' equity	7,141	7,235
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 11,714	$ 12,102