Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2013		Oct. 28, 2012		Oct. 30, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowance and Qualifying Accounts [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 3,902		$ 4,055		$ 4,235
Charged to Costs and Expenses	(398)		(203)		298
Deductions	37	[1]	50	[1]	(478)	[1]
Balance at End of Year	3,541		3,902		4,055
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowance and Qualifying Accounts [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year	55,536		53,063		61,303
Charged to Costs and Expenses	1,125		3,331		0
Deductions	0	[2]	(858)	[2]	(8,240)	[2]
Balance at End of Year	$ 56,661		$ 55,536		$ 53,063

[1] Uncollectible accounts written off and impact of foreign currency translation.

[2] Primarily due to utilization of net operating losses and expiration of investment tax credit.