Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Intangible	$ 787,944		$ 787,944
Accumulated Amortization	(619,006)		(602,116)
Net Intangible	168,938		185,828
Expected future amortization of finite-lived intangible assets
2014 (remaining nine months)	40,261
2015	52,879
2016	52,879
2017	22,783
2018	136
Other Intangible Assets (Textuals) [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets excluding amortization included in property, plant and equipment	16,890	17,838
Developed Technology [Member]
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Intangible	417,833		417,833
Accumulated Amortization	(331,324)		(321,645)
Net Intangible	86,509		96,188
Patents And Licenses [Member]
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Intangible	46,538		46,538
Accumulated Amortization	(45,785)		(45,744)
Net Intangible	753		794
Customer Relationships, Covenants Not To Compete, Outstanding Purchase Orders And Contracts [Member]
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Intangible	323,573		323,573
Accumulated Amortization	(241,897)		(234,727)
Net Intangible	$ 81,676		$ 88,846