Note 2. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details) - Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities by Maturity (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Note 2. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details) - Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities by Maturity [Line Items]
Book Value	$ 43,988	$ 53,448
Fair Value	44,364	54,019
Due in 1 Year or Less [Member]
Note 2. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details) - Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities by Maturity [Line Items]
Book Value	19,704	39,595
Fair Value	19,790	39,766
Due in Greater Than 1 Year [Member]
Note 2. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details) - Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities by Maturity [Line Items]
Book Value	24,284	13,853
Fair Value	$ 24,574	$ 14,253