Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measures At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis

			Fair Value Measurements Using
(In thousands)	Total Carrying Value at   October 31		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets as of October 31, 2012:
Money market funds (included in   cash and cash equivalents)	$	7,353	$	7,353	$	-	$	-
Available-for-sale securities		-		-		-		-
Assets as of October 31, 2011:
Money market funds (included in   cash and cash equivalents)	$	7,440	$	7,440	$	-	$	-
Available-for-sale securities		723		-		723		-