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Warranties (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  
Changes in the product warranty reserve
The following table reconciles the changes in the product warranty reserve:
 
Quarter Ended
In thousands
January 31,
2014
 
January 25,
2013
Balance, beginning of period
$
85,732

 
$
100,646

Accrual for warranty expensed during the period
7,366

 
12,479

Settlements made during the period
(14,941
)
 
(25,252
)
Effect of foreign currency translation
(353
)
 
(446
)
Balance, end of period
$
77,804

 
$
87,427