Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net income (loss)	$ (13,603)	$ 15,629	$ (96,375)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments net of taxes of $0, $0, and $0, respectively	(671)	568	(1,646)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities net of taxes of $0, $0, and $0, respectively	3	(104)	(20)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(668)	464	(1,666)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (14,271)	$ 16,093	$ (98,041)