GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Disclosures and Components of Purchased Other Intangibles (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Jan. 31, 2015
Oct. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 1,386 $ 1,433
Accumulated Amortization and Impairments 827 784
Net Book Value 559 649
Purchased Technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount 848 880
Accumulated Amortization and Impairments 503 475
Net Book Value 345 405
Trademark/Tradenames    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount 157 167
Accumulated Amortization and Impairments 55 52
Net Book Value 102 115
Customer Relationships    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount 362 368
Accumulated Amortization and Impairments 269 257
Net Book Value 93 111
In Process R&D    
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
In-Process R&D 19 18
Total amortizable intangible assets    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount 1,367 1,415
Accumulated Amortization and Impairments 827 784
Net Book Value $ 540 $ 631