This is one little bit of information I
think I know:
Froyo is another name (official, from Google) for Android version 2.2. When you install the Ermine beta (any version of Ermine) on your eDGe it upgrades your Android version to Froyo. Ermine also does other things that are specific to the eDGe so Froyo and Ermine are not synonymous.
Ermine is the operating system for the eDGe, which is based on (or includes?) Android 2.2 (otherwise known as Froyo). Clear as mud??
That's all I've got -- hope it helps, and hope it's accurate!!
P.S. Did you try emailing the support people for the apps you want? It's always possible they can help you (not likely, perhaps, but worth a shot!).