Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 4) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2013	Jul. 29, 2012	Jul. 28, 2013	Jul. 29, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$ 46	$ 54	$ 153	$ 170
Cost of products sold [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	40	44	126	141
Research, development, and engineering [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	0	0	1	1
Marketing and selling [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	5	8	21	23
General and administrative [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$ 1	$ 2	$ 5	$ 5