Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Jan. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 290,899	$ 405,709	$ 269,895	$ 263,873
Accounts receivable, net	953,792	1,083,663
Inventories	1,135,112	1,139,744
Other current assets	208,031	193,328
Total current assets	2,587,834	2,822,444
Property, plant and equipment, net	897,884	912,642
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	325,572	331,812
Goodwill	1,479,321	1,480,519
Deferred income taxes	37,723	41,532
Other non-current assets	195,342	200,633
Total other assets	2,037,958	2,054,496
Total assets	5,523,676	5,789,582	6,176,798
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	58,356	58,669
Trade accounts payable	283,969	388,119
Employee compensation and benefits	95,766	130,555
Advance payments and progress billings	472,846	399,768
Accrued warranties	77,804	85,732	87,427	100,646
Other accrued liabilities	243,088	286,063
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,684	11,684
Total current liabilities	1,243,513	1,360,590
Long-term obligations	1,243,874	1,256,927
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	20,319	20,723
Accrued pension costs	144,321	149,805
Other non-current liabilities	146,610	143,168
Total other liabilities	311,250	313,696
Shareholders’ equity	2,725,039	2,858,369
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 5,523,676	$ 5,789,582