Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 253	$ 34
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax [Abstract]
Change in unrealized net gain on investments	(3)	0
Change in unrealized net gain on derivative investments	(1)	5
Change in defined benefit plan liability	0	(3)
Change in cumulative translation adjustments	(2)	(3)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(6)	(1)
Comprehensive income	$ 247	$ 33