The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2012	Apr. 01, 2011	Apr. 02, 2010
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 269,357	$ 244,636
Accumulated depreciation	(168,321)	(142,235)
Property and equipment, net	101,036	102,401
Depreciation expense, including amortization of capital leases	26,847	25,065	21,940
Computer Hardware And Software [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	212,205	191,459
Equipment [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	33,487	31,492
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	19,799	18,717
Computer Hardware Under Capital Leases [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	2,516	2,516
Buildings [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	1,114	0
Land [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	236	0
Office Equipment Under Capital Leases [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 0	$ 452