BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS: Accumulated other comprehensive income (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  
Beginning as of November 30, 2013 $ 19,168
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 9,280
Net loss reclassified into earnings 34
Ending as of May 31, 2014 28,482
Losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes [Member]
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  
Beginning as of November 30, 2013 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (191)
Net loss reclassified into earnings 34
Ending as of May 31, 2014 (157)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes [Member]
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  
Beginning as of November 30, 2013 543
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 261
Net loss reclassified into earnings 0
Ending as of May 31, 2014 804
Unrecognized pension and post-retirement benefit costs, net of taxes [Member]
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  
Beginning as of November 30, 2013 (365)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 114
Net loss reclassified into earnings 0
Ending as of May 31, 2014 (251)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes [Member]
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  
Beginning as of November 30, 2013 18,990
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 9,096
Net loss reclassified into earnings 0
Ending as of May 31, 2014 $ 28,086