Note 3 Effect of Nonperformance Risk (Details)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2011	Oct. 02, 2010
Effect of Nonperformance Risk on the Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative, Credit Risk	not material	not material

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