Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 262	$ (129)	$ 515	$ (95)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrealized net gain on investments	3	7	0	7
Change in unrealized net gain on derivative investments	(1)	2	(2)	7
Change in defined and postretirement benefit plans	0	1	0	(2)
Change in cumulative translation adjustments	1	(2)	(1)	(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3	8	(3)	7
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 265	$ (121)	$ 512	$ (88)