Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,453	$ 1,711
Short-term investments	146	180
Accounts receivable, net	1,615	1,633
Inventories	1,564	1,413
Other current assets	623	705
Total current assets	6,401	5,642
Long-term investments	836	1,005
Property, plant and equipment, net	855	850
Goodwill	3,294	3,294
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net	1,018	1,103
Deferred income taxes and other assets	151	149
Total assets	12,555	12,043
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,663	1,649
Customer deposits and deferred revenue	999	794
Total current liabilities	2,662	2,443
Long-term debt	1,947	1,946
Other liabilities	471	566
Total liabilities	5,080	4,955
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	12	12
Additional paid-in capital	6,269	6,151
Retained earnings	12,759	12,487
Treasury stock	(11,524)	(11,524)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(41)	(38)
Total stockholders' equity	7,475	7,088
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 12,555	$ 12,043