Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,711	$ 1,392
Short-term investments	180	545
Accounts receivable, net	1,633	1,220
Inventories	1,413	1,272
Other current assets	705	673
Total current assets	5,642	5,102
Long-term investments	1,005	1,055
Property, plant and equipment, net	850	910
Goodwill	3,294	3,518
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net	1,103	1,355
Deferred income taxes and other assets	149	162
Total assets	12,043	12,102
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,649	1,510
Customer deposits and deferred revenue	794	755
Total current liabilities	2,443	2,265
Long-term debt	1,946	1,946
Other liabilities	566	656
Total liabilities	4,955	4,867
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock: $.01 par value per share; 1 shares authorized; no shares issued	0	0
Common stock: $.01 par value per share; 2,500 shares authorized; 1,204 and 1,197 shares outstanding at 2013 and 2012, respectively	12	12
Additional paid-in capital	6,151	5,863
Retained earnings	12,487	12,700
Treasury stock: 717 and 699 shares at 2013 and 2012, respectively, net	(11,524)	(11,279)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(38)	(61)
Total stockholders' equity	7,088	7,235
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 12,043	$ 12,102