Investments in Non-consolidated Affiliates - Combined Assets, Liabilities and Equity of Equity Method Investments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Assets:
Current assets	$ 254	$ 271
Noncurrent assets	50	199
Total assets	304	470
Liabilities and equity:
Current liabilities	111	195
Noncurrent liabilities	8	91
Total liabilities	119	286
Partners' capital and stockholders' equity:
NIC	77	55
Third parties	108	129
Total partners' capital and stockholders' equity	185	184
Total liabilities and equity	$ 304	$ 470