Retiree Benefits - Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Gain) Loss (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 29, 2010
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	$ 559,400	$ 456,300	$ 436,100
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	458,653
Prior service cost	2,590
Deferred tax	(121,451)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	339,792
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	269,641
Deferred tax	(43,303)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	226,338
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(11,968)
Prior service cost	1,384
Deferred tax	3,890
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	$ (6,694)