PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Net revenues	$ 9,145	$ 19,545	$ 105,725	$ 100,154
Sales Revenue Percentage	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
United States [Member]
Net revenues	7,169	14,214	80,516	91,425
Sales Revenue Percentage	78.00%	73.00%	76.00%	91.00%
Europe [Member]
Net revenues	$ 1,976	$ 5,331	$ 25,209	$ 8,729
Sales Revenue Percentage	22.00%	27.00%	24.00%	9.00%