Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,144	$ 1,711
Short-term investments	145	180
Accounts receivable, net	1,510	1,633
Inventories	1,533	1,413
Other current assets	682	705
Total current assets	6,014	5,642
Long-term investments	833	1,005
Property, plant and equipment, net	846	850
Goodwill	3,294	3,294
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net	1,057	1,103
Deferred income taxes and other assets	155	149
Total assets	12,199	12,043
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,576	1,649
Customer deposits and deferred revenue	901	794
Total current liabilities	2,477	2,443
Long-term debt	1,946	1,946
Other liabilities	535	566
Total liabilities	4,958	4,955
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	12	12
Additional paid-in capital	6,178	6,151
Retained earnings	12,619	12,487
Treasury stock	(11,524)	(11,524)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(44)	(38)
Total stockholders' equity	7,241	7,088
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 12,199	$ 12,043