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Segment Disclosure (Revenues Related To Operations By Geographic Areas) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
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