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Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies
We have pledged approximately $9.7 million of our cash and cash equivalents as collateral and letters of credit for certain banking requirements and contracts. As of July 31, 2011, outstanding letters of credit totaled $8.7 million. These expire on various dates through May 2012.