Other Balance Sheet Details (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Accrued liabilities
Warranty	$ 53,376	$ 55,132	$ 51,633	$ 47,282
Compensation, payroll related tax and benefits	78,340	48,885
Vacation	30,934	29,581
Current restructuring liabilities	798	3,516	3,007
Interest payable	8,408	4,404
Other	68,284	68,022
Total	$ 240,140	$ 209,540

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the obligations incurred through that date and payable for employees' services provided. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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