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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands
Jun. 25, 2011
Sep. 25, 2010
Developed Technology [Member]
   
Gross carrying value $ 2,212,609 $ 2,047,613
Accumulated amortization 542,068 410,801
In-process Research and Development [Member]
   
Gross carrying value 2,572 4,760
Customer Relationships [Member]
   
Gross carrying value 503,110 471,468
Accumulated amortization 138,226 105,059
Trade Names [Member]
   
Gross carrying value 143,050 138,914
Accumulated amortization 40,718 30,154
Patents [Member]
   
Gross carrying value 9,814 9,583
Accumulated amortization 7,727 7,659
Business Licenses [Member]
   
Gross carrying value 2,504  
Accumulated amortization 17  
Non-compete Agreements [Member]
   
Gross carrying value 309 297
Accumulated amortization $ 92 $ 14