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Restructuring Costs, Asset Impairments and Other Special Charges (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
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3 Months Ended |
6 Months Ended |
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Apr. 30, 2011
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Apr. 30, 2010
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Apr. 30, 2011
|
Apr. 30, 2010
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| A summary of the charges in the condensed consolidated statement of operations resulting from all restructuring plans [Rollforward] |
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| Beginning balance |
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$ 35 |
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| Income statement expense |
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0 |
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| Asset impairments/inventory charges |
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0 |
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| Cash payments |
 |
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(12) |
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| Ending balance |
23 |
 |
23 |
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| Cost of products and services |
0 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
| Research and development |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Selling, general and administrative |
(2) |
13 |
0 |
43 |
| Total restructuring, asset impairments and other special charges |
(2) |
16 |
0 |
50 |
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Workforce Reduction [Member]
|
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| A summary of the charges in the condensed consolidated statement of operations resulting from all restructuring plans [Rollforward] |
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| Beginning balance |
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8 |
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| Income statement expense |
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 |
0 |
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| Asset impairments/inventory charges |
 |
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0 |
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| Cash payments |
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(7) |
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| Ending balance |
1 |
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1 |
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Consolidation of Excess Facilities [Member]
|
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| A summary of the charges in the condensed consolidated statement of operations resulting from all restructuring plans [Rollforward] |
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 |
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| Beginning balance |
 |
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26 |
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| Income statement expense |
 |
 |
0 |
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| Asset impairments/inventory charges |
 |
 |
0 |
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| Cash payments |
 |
 |
(4) |
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| Ending balance |
22 |
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22 |
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Special Charges related to Inventory [Member]
|
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| A summary of the charges in the condensed consolidated statement of operations resulting from all restructuring plans [Rollforward] |
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| Beginning balance |
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1 |
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| Income statement expense |
 |
 |
0 |
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| Asset impairments/inventory charges |
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0 |
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| Cash payments |
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(1) |
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| Ending balance |
$ 0 |
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$ 0 |
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