Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2013	Jul. 29, 2012	Jul. 28, 2013	Jul. 29, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 168	$ 218	$ 73	$ 624
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax [Abstract]
Change in unrealized net gain on investments	(4)	(9)	3	(6)
Change in unrealized net gain on derivative investments	(2)	(4)	5	(4)
Change in defined benefit plan liability (Note 12)	0	0	(2)	0
Change in cumulative translation adjustments	(1)	1	(6)	(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(7)	(12)	0	(11)
Comprehensive income	$ 161	$ 206	$ 73	$ 613