Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (79)	$ (76)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	241	169
Amortization of intangible assets	52	138
Share based compensation	481	524
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable, net	753	(952)
Other assets	(66)	200
Accounts payable	153	146
Accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities	247	360
Deferred revenues	917	168
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,325	2,181
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(339)	(521)
Net cash used in investing activities	(339)	(521)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	191	94
Repurchases of common stock	(2,061)	(1,739)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,870)	(1,645)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(178)	145
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(1,062)	160
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	23,145	24,911
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	22,083	25,071
Supplemental disclosures of cash flows information: Cash paid (received) for:
Income taxes	$ (9)	$ 215

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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.