Maintenance and Warranty Accruals

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2012

Maintenance and Warranty Accruals

Note 13 - Maintenance and Warranty Accruals

	Years ended August 31,
(In thousands)	2012			2011			2010
Accrued maintenance
Balance at beginning of period	$	10,865		$	12,460		$	16,206
Charged to cost of revenue		10,750			12,034			13,581
Payments		(10,140	)		(13,629	)		(17,327	)
Balance at end of period	$	11,475		$	10,865		$	12,460
Accrued warranty
Balance at beginning of period	$	8,645		$	6,304		$	8,184
Charged to cost of revenue		2,496			3,856			425
Payments		(1,746	)		(1,547	)		(2,252	)
Currency translation effect		(174	)		32			(53	)
Balance at end of period	$	9,221		$	8,645		$	6,304