Accrued Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Accrued employee compensation and benefits	$ 57,251	$ 56,236
Accrued sales and payroll taxes	11,988	14,187
Accrued interest	10,264	10,782
Derivative liability	3,860	12,297
Other liabilities	31,528	39,442
Accrued liabilities	$ 114,891	$ 132,944