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Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
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Apr. 29, 2012
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May 01, 2011
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Apr. 29, 2012
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May 01, 2011
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Oct. 30, 2011
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| Sale and Discounting of Accounts Receivable | |||||
| Discounted letters of credit | $ 0 | $ 50 | $ 0 | $ 173 | |
| Factored accounts receivable and discounted promissory notes | 0 | 19 | 70 | 55 | |
| Total | 0 | 69 | 70 | 228 | |
| Accounts Receivable, Net (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 82 | $ 82 | $ 73 | ||