BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS: (Allowance for Doubtful Receivables) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Nov. 30, 2012
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Nov. 30, 2011
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Nov. 30, 2010
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Allowance for doubtful trade receivables [Roll Forward] | |||
Allowance for doubtful trade receivables, beginning balance | $ 22,803 | $ 25,886 | $ 29,599 |
Additions/(Reductions) | (1,685) | 8,736 | 7,536 |
Write-offs and deductions | 2,889 | 11,819 | 11,249 |
Allowance for doubtful trade receivables, ending balance | $ 18,229 | $ 22,803 | $ 25,886 |