Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Elements used in computing both basic and diluted net earnings per share

	Three Months Ended
	January 26, 2014		January 27, 2013
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Net income	$	253	$	34
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	1,206		1,198
Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan shares	19		14
Denominator for diluted earnings per share	1,225		1,212
Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.21	$	0.03
Potentially dilutive securities	1		8