I have winxp pro. Microsoft will no longer update date it. Do I need t to upgrade to Windows 8 to use mozil firefox?

Microsoft will no longer update Windows XP as os April 8, 2014 . They recommended to upgrade to Widows 8. If I install Mozila firefox, do I need o upgrade to Win 8. Thanks

You certainly will not be prevented from using XP by Firefox after April 2014.
Planning for the longer term you may wish to explore the other possible options.
The Linux route does have an obvious advantage, nearly everything is free as in costs nothing. So you do not fork out for a licence to use Windows or MS Office. Users sometimes forget the cost of the software because typically a computer is bought with Windows pre installed, but if you keep it for any length of time you may then need to consider the costs of upgrades for Windows (IF the machine is even compatible with the new Windows).
Dual booting (May be more difficult with Windows 8) is choosing at startup; or boot time; what Operating System to run. You could for instance retain and use Windows XP and have Linux available if required. The details of dual booting may seem rather complex at first, but if your machine has a USB port it may even be able to run linux off a USB stick.
Whilst it may not be something a complete newbie should try it should not be ruled out as an option I like the introduction in this article
''"The reality is that dual booting needn't be a risk, and installation can be effortless. With the latest distributions, you might not even notice the process. All this means that if you've been put off by older installations and those old horror stories of things going wrong, it's time to try dual booting again, and our our aim is to demystify exactly what is happening and give you the confidence to delve into the world of dual boot. [http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/how-to-dual-boot-linux-and-windows-699513 link]"''

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