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Stock-based Compensation (Schedule of Classification of Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 28, 2020 | Mar. 30, 2019 | Mar. 28, 2020 | Mar. 30, 2019
Total stock-based compensation expense | $ 20,484 | $ 26,967 | $ 48,420 | $ 56,374
Sales and marketing |  |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | 7,146 | 9,522 | 14,598 | 19,244
Research and development |  |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | 4,765 | 5,190 | 11,697 | 10,090
General and administrative |  |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | 5,573 | 9,143 | 16,082 | 20,817
License | Cost of Sales |  |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | 11 | 48 | 11 | 370
Support and cloud services | Cost of Sales |  |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | 1,523 | 1,158 | 3,010 | 2,133
Professional services | Cost of Sales |  |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | $ 1,466 | $ 1,906 | $ 3,022 | $ 3,720

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