Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 4) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 199	$ 224	$ 52
Cost of products sold [Member]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract]
Amortization expense	166	185	36
Research, development and engineering [Member]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract]
Amortization expense	1	1	0
Marketing and selling [Member]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract]
Amortization expense	26	30	16
General and administrative [Member]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 6	$ 8	$ 0