Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 4) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$ 45	$ 54	$ 91	$ 107
Cost of products sold [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	39	43	79	86
Research, development, and engineering [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	0	1	0	1
Marketing and selling [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	6	8	11	5
General and administrative [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$ 0	$ 2	$ 1	$ 15