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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS-NET (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Amortized Intangible Assets:      
Total at cost $ 208 $ 213  
Less accumulated amortization 107 90  
Total amortized intangible assets - net 101 123  
Unamortized intangible assets:      
Licenses 4 4  
Intangible assets - net (excluding goodwill)      
Other intangible assets - net 105.0 127.4  
Amortization expense of other intangible assets 21 20 18
Amortization expense of other intangible assets - 2013 18    
Amortization expense of other intangible assets - 2014 16    
Amortization expense of other intangible assets - 2015 15    
Amortization expense of other intangible assets - 2016 14    
Amortization expense of other intangible assets - 2017 13    
Customer Lists and Relationships
      
Amortized Intangible Assets:      
Total at cost 99 109  
Less accumulated amortization 60 54  
Useful Lives (weighted averages) 12 years    
Technology, Patents, Trademarks and Other
      
Amortized Intangible Assets:      
Total at cost 109 104  
Less accumulated amortization $ 47 $ 36  
Useful Lives (weighted averages) 17 years