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Balance Sheet Detail - Deferred Income Taxes and Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Apr. 26, 2020 | Oct. 27, 2019
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Non-current deferred income taxes and income taxes receivable | $ 1,794 | $ 1,766
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 242 | 0
Other assets | 274 | 265
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Assets | $ 2,310 | $ 2,031

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