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Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Oct. 31, 2009
Revenue:      
Time-based license $ 1,260,342 $ 1,158,418 $ 1,150,473
Upfront license 90,531 68,618 57,551
Maintenance and service 184,770 153,625 152,021
Total revenue 1,535,643 1,380,661 1,360,045
Cost of revenue:      
License 205,390 180,245 175,620
Maintenance and service 80,241 64,746 65,368
Amortization of intangible assets 54,819 36,103 32,662
Total cost of revenue 340,450 281,094 273,650
Gross margin 1,195,193 1,099,567 1,086,395
Operating expenses:      
Research and development 491,871 449,229 419,908
Sales and marketing 363,118 339,759 324,124
General and administrative 112,760 114,887 119,100
In-process research and development     2,200
Amortization of intangible assets 14,601 11,582 12,812
Total operating expenses 982,350 915,457 878,144
Operating income 212,843 184,110 208,251
Other income (expense), net 6,270 14,548 24,819
Income before provision for income taxes 219,113 198,658 233,070
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (2,251) (38,405) 65,389
Net income $ 221,364 $ 237,063 $ 167,681
Net income per share:      
Basic $ 1.51 $ 1.60 $ 1.17
Diluted $ 1.47 $ 1.56 $ 1.15
Shares used in computing per share amounts:      
Basic 146,573 148,013 143,752
Diluted 150,367 151,911 145,857