I dont use OpenCDE and I am not used to how it works, but I have no idea why I keep tracking on it. Anyway, here is the latest 0.3.0 screenshot:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1130/5142165707_630aace175_b.jpg

The File Manager is improved and new Text Editor is added. The rest looks still the same. I think it already can be used on daily basis, you dont need to use its File Manager and Text Editor.