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Other Intangible Assets Net - Other Intangible Assets Net (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Oct. 26, 2012
Apr. 27, 2012
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 348.8 $ 358.4
Accumulated Amortization (155.7) (122.4)
Other Intangible Assets, Net 193.1 236.0
Developed Technology
   
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 282.1 282.1
Accumulated Amortization (106.9) (79.0)
Other Intangible Assets, Net 175.2 203.1
Customer Contracts/Relationships
   
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 54.6 59.4
Accumulated Amortization (40.5) (32.7)
Other Intangible Assets, Net 14.1 26.7
Trademarks And Trade Names
   
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 9.9 14.7
Accumulated Amortization (6.9) (9.7)
Other Intangible Assets, Net 3.0 5.0
Covenants Not To Compete
   
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 2.2 2.2
Accumulated Amortization (1.4) (1.0)
Other Intangible Assets, Net $ 0.8 $ 1.2