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Industry Segment Operations (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Apr. 29, 2012
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Apr. 29, 2012
reportable_segments
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May 01, 2011
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
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May 01, 2011
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
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May 01, 2011
Applied Global Services [Member]
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May 01, 2011
Applied Global Services [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||
| Favorable Adjustment as a result of Global Workforce Reduction | $ 8 | $ 36 | ||||
| Impairment charges | 24 | 24 | ||||
| Industry Segment Operations (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||
| Number of reportable segments (in reportable segments) | 4 | |||||
| Business acquisition costs not allocated to a segment | $ 1 | $ 37 |