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Equity Method Investments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2018
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |
Equity Method Investments | The difference between the sale date carrying value of the Company's investment in H3C and its proportionate share of the net assets of H3C, created a basis difference of $2.5 billion, which was allocated as follows:
| In millions
Equity method goodwill | $ | 1,674 |
Intangible assets | 749 |
In-process research and development | 188 |
Deferred tax liabilities | (152 | )
Other | 75 |
Basis difference | $ | 2,534 |

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