Updating from mountain lion-will i lost my files ?

Hello,
I want to upgrade my mac to 10.9 but i am afraid about my files. Will i lost my files, projects in imovie/garageband/iphoto ?
Can i install a itunes 10? I really don't like a new 11 version.
Can i install a ilife '09 i need iweb and idvd?
Thanks
John

1. Probably not. Back up anyway; any random event, whether related to the installation or not, may cause data loss.
2. See above.
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