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Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 3) (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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| Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract] | ||||
| Amortization expense | $ 55 | $ 13 | $ 116 | $ 27 |
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Cost of products sold [Member]
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| Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract] | ||||
| Amortization expense | 45 | 9 | 97 | 18 |
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Research, development and engineering [Member]
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| Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract] | ||||
| Amortization expense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Selling, general and administrative [Member]
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| Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract] | ||||
| Amortization expense | $ 9 | $ 4 | $ 18 | $ 9 |