Segment Information (Revenue And Operating Income) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring charges	$ 15,402		$ 0
Revenue	319,751		318,276
Operating income	13,859		32,505
Sales and marketing expenses	(100,327)		(97,778)
General and administrative expenses	(36,655)		(29,572)
Software Products Segment [Member]
Restructuring charges	5,500
Revenue	239,289		236,963
Operating income	143,591		151,961
Services Segment [Member]
Restructuring charges	2,300
Revenue	80,462		81,313
Operating income	$ 7,250	[1]	$ 7,894	[1]

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