Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Details) (Reserve for Doubtful Accounts, Advances and Current Notes Receivable [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011		Oct. 01, 2010
Reserve for Doubtful Accounts, Advances and Current Notes Receivable [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning of Period	$ 32,963		$ 36,886		$ 37,772
Additions, Charged to Income	26,718		10,298		8,756
Reductions, Deductions from Reserves	18,469	[1]	14,221	[1]	9,642	[1]
Balance, End of Period	$ 41,212		$ 32,963		$ 36,886

[1] Amounts determined not to be collectible and charged against the reserve and translation.