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Segment Information (Revenue and Operating Income) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($) segments | Jan. 03, 2015 USD ($)
Number of operating and reportable segments | segments |  | 2 |
Revenue |  | $ 291,017 | $ 325,442
Operating income | [1] | (13,292) | 37,631
Sales and marketing expenses | [1] | (98,330) | (89,484)
General and administrative expenses | [1] | (41,928) | (35,130)
Interest and other expense, net |  | (6,253) | (3,224)
Income before income taxes |  | (19,545) | 34,407
Restructuring charges |  | 37,147 | (255)
Segment Software Products |  |  |
Revenue |  | 225,537 | 246,991
Operating income | [1] | 117,888 | 149,045
Restructuring charges |  | 13,000 |
Segment Services |  |  |
Revenue |  | 65,480 | 78,451
Operating income | [1] | 9,078 | $ 13,200
Restructuring charges |  | 4,800 |
Sales and Marketing |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  | 15,900 |
General and Administrative |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  | $ 3,400 |
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