Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Amortization of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018	Apr. 01, 2017	Mar. 31, 2018	Apr. 01, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	$ 7,895	$ 7,946	$ 15,716	$ 16,013
Cost of license and subscription revenue	6,556	6,389	13,231	12,777
Total amortization expense	$ 14,451	$ 14,335	$ 28,947	$ 28,790

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 350
-SubTopic 30
-Section 45
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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