Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Excluding Impairments of Goodwill and Intangible Assets

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Amount of costs incurred to date for the specified type of restructuring cost.

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The number of positions eliminated during the period as a result of restructuring activities.

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		16 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013	Oct. 27, 2013	Oct. 03, 2012 2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] positions	Jan. 26, 2014 2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	Jan. 27, 2013 2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	Jan. 26, 2014 2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	Oct. 27, 2013 2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	Jan. 26, 2014 Others [Member] Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	Jan. 27, 2013 Others [Member] Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	Oct. 27, 2013 Others [Member] Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reduction in Global Workforce (in positions)				1,300
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 7	$ 9			$ 7	$ 4			$ 0	$ 2
Costs incurred to date							152
Restructuring reserve	$ 28		$ 39		$ 18		$ 18	$ 26	$ 1		$ 2