Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 25, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Elements used in computing both basic and diluted net earnings per share

	Three Months Ended
	January 25, 2015		January 26, 2014
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Net income	$	348	$	253
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	1,224		1,206
Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan shares	16		19
Denominator for diluted earnings per share	1,240		1,225
Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.28	$	0.21
Potentially dilutive securities	1		1