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Segment Disclosure (Revenues Related To Operations By Geographic Areas) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2011 | Oct. 31, 2010 | Oct. 31, 2009
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Consolidated | $ 1,535,643 | $ 1,380,661 | $ 1,360,045
United States [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Consolidated | 714,036 | 667,956 | 664,911
Europe [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Consolidated | 207,071 | 183,831 | 196,916
Japan [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Consolidated | 275,174 | 256,454 | 264,642
Asia Pacific And Other [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Consolidated | $ 339,362 | $ 272,420 | $ 233,576

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