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[For the entire collection see Zbl 0701.00016.] In the present paper, which is a kind of survey paper, the author presents some basic concepts of the general theory of Gibbs differentiation on finite non-Abelian groups. These include the definition of the Gibbs derivative operator as well as its inverse (anti- differentiation) operator together with a kind of counterpart to the fundamental theorem of differential calculus in the frame of abstract harmonic analysis on groups. Also the partial Gibbs derivatives are defined and its fundamental properties are summarized. Moreover matrix representations for Gibbs and partial Gibbs derivatives are observed and a fast algorithm for the computation of Gibbs derivatives is discussed. The author also defines linear Gibbs discrete differential equations with constant coefficients and evaluates their general solutions. One section is devoted to the application of Gibbs derivatives in linear system theory. Finally some vague suggestions are made concerning applications of partial Gibbs derivatives in logic design.