Why did I download FireFox 11, when none of the add-ons work on it?

I was using Google Chrome to use on Facebook. I had problems with it and multiple users told me the way to go was to switch to Firefox. I downloaded it and while reviewing the get aquainted information, it seems most of the add-ons say" Not available with Firefox11. Why did I bother if their newest product does not support their own add-ons?

Why start out as a new Firefox user with a '''''Beta''''' version that is still two weeks away from being released?
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

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'''Good to know you solved your own problem by simply installing another extension''', I like solutions that aren't going to cause extra work, or loss of data.
Here is what people normally have to do for missing extensions, as if not installed.-- https://support.mozilla.com/questions/826729
:http://kb.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_install_themes_or_extensions_%28Firefox%29
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http://www.aegtelecom.com.pt/contactos 
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*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
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