Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net income (loss)	$ (30,875)	$ (13,603)	$ 15,629
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments net of taxes of $0, $0, and $0, respectively	(2,531)	(671)	568
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities net of taxes of $0, $0, and $0, respectively	27	3	(104)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,504)	(668)	464
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (33,379)	$ (14,271)	$ 16,093