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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Disclosures and Components of Purchased Other Intangibles (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Apr. 30, 2026
Oct. 31, 2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net    
Total Intangible Assets $ 2,019 $ 2,015
Accumulated Amortization 1,612 1,570
Net Book Value 407 445
Purchased Technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net    
Gross Carrying Amount 1,488 1,484
Accumulated Amortization 1,259 1,235
Net Book Value 229 249
Trademark/Tradenames    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net    
Gross Carrying Amount 199 199
Accumulated Amortization 184 181
Net Book Value 15 18
Customer Relationships    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net    
Gross Carrying Amount 289 289
Accumulated Amortization 140 129
Net Book Value 149 160
Backlog    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net    
Gross Carrying Amount 9 9
Accumulated Amortization 3 2
Net Book Value 6 7
Third-Party Technology and Licenses    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net    
Gross Carrying Amount 34 34
Accumulated Amortization 26 23
Net Book Value $ 8 $ 11