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Note 10 Restructuring Detail (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 01, 2011 | Oct. 02, 2010 | Oct. 03, 2009 | Sep. 27, 2008
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Assets Held For Use | $ 32,200,000 |  |  |
Depreciation Expense on Reclassified Assets | 4,000,000 |  |  |
FY 2010 and Prior Restructuring Plan [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number Of Facilities Closed | two | six | six |
Expected Cost | 15,000,000 |  |  |
Number Of Employees Terminated | 30 | 950 | 5,400 |
Restructuring Reserve | 3,793,000 | 6,532,000 | 14,400,000 | 28,473,000
Cost Incurred to Date | 11,300,000 |  |  |
FY 2011 Restructuring Action [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Expected Cost | 6,600,000 |  |  |
Number Of Employees Terminated | 200 |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve | $ 4,000,000 |  |  |
Completion Date | Jan. 01, 2012 |  |  |

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