Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Elements used in computing both basic and diluted net earnings per share

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012		April 28, 2013			April 29, 2012
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$	(129	)	$	289	$	(95	)	$	406
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	1,203			1,289		1,200			1,294
Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan shares	—			12		—			11
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share	1,203			1,301		1,200			1,305
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.11	)	$	0.22	$	(0.08	)	$	0.31
Potentially dilutive securities	50			8		50			13