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Useful Life in Years (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2012
Computer and Office Equipment | Minimum |
Property Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Line Items] |
Useful lives of depreciable assets | 3 years
Computer and Office Equipment | Maximum |
Property Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Line Items] |
Useful lives of depreciable assets | 5 years
Building |
Property Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Line Items] |
Useful lives of depreciable assets | 30 years
Furniture and Fixtures |
Property Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Line Items] |
Useful lives of depreciable assets | 5 years
Leasehold Improvements |
Property Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Line Items] |
Useful lives of depreciable assets | 5 years

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- Definition Useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Examples include, but not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. + References No definition available. + Details
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