Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 3 and 4)	$ 1,545	$ 1,392
Short-term investments (Notes 3 and 4)	225	545
Accounts receivable, net (Note 6)	1,275	1,220
Inventories (Note 7)	1,318	1,272
Other current assets (Note 7)	750	673
Total current assets	5,113	5,102
Long-term investments (Notes 3 and 4)	1,080	1,055
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 7)	886	910
Goodwill (Note 8)	3,294	3,518
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net (Note 8)	1,194	1,355
Deferred income taxes and other assets (Note 13)	128	162
Total assets	11,695	12,102
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 7)	1,462	1,510
Customer deposits and deferred revenue (Note 7)	739	755
Total current liabilities	2,201	2,265
Long-term debt (Note 9)	1,946	1,946
Other liabilities (Note 7)	650	656
Total liabilities	4,797	4,867
Stockholders' equity (Note 11):
Common stock	12	12
Additional paid-in capital	5,989	5,863
Retained earnings	12,378	12,700
Treasury stock	(11,427)	(11,279)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(54)	(61)
Total stockholders' equity	6,898	7,235
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 11,695	$ 12,102