Bridge won 't recognize nikon d300 raw files

What is it with Adobe?  Every time I attempt to use their product I hit another road block.  First it was using LR and PS on a high resolution screen.  Then I purchased their monthly subscription and got multiple versions of PS, not knowing which is the newest and correct version to use.  Is Photoshop CC or Photoshop CS5 the newest version. Now I can't get Bridge CS5 to recognize my Nikon D300 raw files.  Has Adobe lost it's footing?   I am extemely frustrated with Adobe products and apparently so are thousands, if not million of other customers

Not possible in CS5
Camera Raw plug-in | Supported cameras
Camera Raw-compatible Adobe applications
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