Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (1,247)	$ 398
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	368	282
Amortization of intangible assets	78	164
Share based compensation	688	768
Restructuring Charges	0	25
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable, net	503	1,062
Other assets	(172)	(318)
Accounts payable	171	71
Accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities	455	(289)
Deferred revenues	361	93
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,205	2,256
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	354	670
Net cash used in investing activities	(354)	(670)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	285	202
Repurchases of common stock	(2,291)	(3,584)
Net cash used in financing activities	(2,006)	(3,382)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(413)	27
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(1,568)	(1,769)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	23,145	24,911
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	21,577	23,142
Supplemental disclosures of cash flows information: Cash paid for:
Income taxes	$ 22	$ 336