Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Accounts receivable, allowance for bad debts (in Dollars)	$ 359	$ 491
Investment in sales-type leases and notes receivable, allowance for bad debts (in Dollars)	$ 224	$ 8
Common stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	151,368	151,368
Common stock, shares issued	56,384	55,973
Common stock, shares outstanding	56,384	55,973